Healthy Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the rich, spiced flavors of these Healthy Molasses Cookies—a guilt-free treat crafted with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and unsulphured molasses. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these soft and chewy cookies deliver all the comforting warmth of a traditional favorite while using natural sweeteners like coconut sugar. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a delightful turbinado sugar coating for added crunch, these cookies come together in just 25 minutes, making them ideal for a quick yet nutritious homemade snack. Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a cozy, health-conscious indulgence that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil (melted)
- 0.5 cup Unsulphured molasses
- 0.5 cup Coconut sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Turbinado sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, unsulphured molasses, and coconut sugar. Mix well until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until the cookie dough forms and no streaks of flour remain.
If desired, place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll them into balls, and, if using, roll each ball in the turbinado sugar to coat.
Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your healthy molasses cookies with a warm cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.3 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.5 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2838 mg | 60% | |
*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.
