Sugar-Free Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Indulge guilt-free this holiday season with these Sugar-Free Classic Gingerbread Cookies, a wholesome twist on a cherished favorite. Crafted with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and molasses, these cookies deliver the warm, spiced flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg without added sugar. Perfect for cookie-cutting fun, the dough is easy to work with and bakes into soft, aromatic treats in just minutes. Ideal for health-conscious bakers, these festive cookies can be enjoyed plain or decorated with sugar-free icing for a delightful finish. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, these gingerbread cookies are a family-friendly way to celebrate the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
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, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes and transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate if desired with sugar-free icing or enjoy plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2038 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3518 mg | 75% | |
*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.
