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Chewy Molasses Cookies

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From EatingWell:  September 1997

Redolent of cloves and ginger, these chewy molasses cookies are great for after school snacks.

About 2 dozen cookies | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 large egg white
• 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup fruit puree fat replacement
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup molasses

Preparation

1. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a medium bowl. Whisk egg white, 1 cup sugar, fruit puree, oil and molasses in a large mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
3. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Scoop out dough by the scant tablespoonful and, with lightly oiled hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until golden on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Per cookie : 120 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 24 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 158 mg Sodium; 69 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1; cover and refrigerate overning. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperatue for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.