Better for You Soft Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of these Better for You Soft Molasses Cookies, a health-conscious twist on a classic treat. Made with hearty whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of molasses, these cookies are soft, chewy, and rich in holiday-inspired spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. With a rolled coating of raw or coconut sugar for added texture and sweetness, they bake to perfection in just 10 minutes. Perfect for dessert, a snack, or even a festive gift, these wholesome cookies offer all the comforting flavors you love with a lighter, better-for-you ingredient list.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup raw or coconut sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the applesauce, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in raw or coconut sugar to coat the exterior.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 606 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.8 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1044 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
