There is something about the smell of ginger cookies baking that just makes my house smell like Christmas. Now I like a good gingersnap cookie as good as the next person but I am a huge fan of the softer ginger cookies that melt in your mouth. My issue with most of them is they are loaded with cups of white sugar, oil and or butter to achieve that texture. I have played around with a few recipes in hopes to master all the components of a good ginger cookie while still keeping it nutritious.
Unsulphured BlackStrap Molasses, in my opinion, is a superfood that does not nearly get the acknowledgment it deserves. Molasses is an excellent source of Vitamin B’s, Iron, and minerals like Manganese, Magnesium, & Potassium. It is important to select the Blackstrap Molasses over other forms of molasses as this is its healthiest form. It is produced by the third boiling point and maintains its nutritional integrity. There are numerous benefits to these molasses, some of the most popular uses include:
- To Address Anemia: Blackstrap molasses is one of the few non-animal sources of Iron and is a great way to increase iron.
- Supports Hair, Skin, & Nail Health: Copper is another mineral that is rich in molasses and is vital for healthy hair and skin health.
- Naturally Aids Constipation: Thanks to the natural Magnesium content, it is an effective and gentle way to relieve constipation.
- Low-Sugar Sweetener: Molasses is not known for being particularly sweet and has the lowest sugar content of the sugar-cane products. However, it’s a great way to reduce using sugar in baking items. If a recipe called for 1 cup of sugar, I would swap it for 1/4 maple syrup and 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses which reduced the refined sugar and additional provide nutritional benefits. A win-win!
- Maintains Healthy Bones & Teeth: Again, with Blackstrap molasses-rich mineral content of calcium, magnesium, and selenium it is a great way to provide overall support to our structural system.
This monster cookies are not only packed with the benefits of molasses but additionally are soft, chewy and delicious. Spice up your basic ginger cookie with and give these cookies a try! Happy Snacking.
XO Jo
Soft Ginger Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole oats use gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda ideally aluminum free
- 1 tsp almond extract you could use vanilla but will taste a little different
- 2 organic eggs use flax "egg" for vegan version
- 1/4 cup organic black strap molasses
- 1/2 cup melted grass-fed butter coconut butter for vegan version
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl then add all the liquid ingredients.
- Mix well both dry & wet ingredients together.
- Thinly chop pieces of dried ginger with a knife into thin strips and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or a mini ice cream scoop drop balls of dough onto the pan leaving about 1.5-2" between. Lay a piece of ginger on top and gently push down
- Bake for 12-15 minutes and let cool on a cookie sheet then enjoy.
