Low Sodium Ginger Snap Cookies
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of these Low Sodium Ginger Snap Cookies, a healthier twist on the classic treat! Crafted with unsalted butter and sodium-free baking powder, this recipe is ideal for those watching their salt intake while still craving the crisp texture and bold taste of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. With a delicate balance of dark molasses and sugar, these cookies deliver the perfect amount of sweetness and spice in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding a generous batch of 30 cookies, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or as a guilt-free snack anytime. Enjoy these delicious low sodium cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container to savor all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup dark molasses
- 1 unit large egg
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon sodium-free baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and well-blended.
Add in the dark molasses and egg, beating until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and sodium-free baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or use your palm.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center appears slightly cracked.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the cookies once cooled or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1375 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 457.7 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*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.
