Gingersnaps
(makes 36 cookies)
| 1 | cup plus 2 tablespoons (158 g) unbleached all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon (7.5 ml) baking soda |
| 3/4 | teaspoon (3.75 ml) ground ginger |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon |
| 1/8 | teaspoon (0.6 ml) baking powder |
| 1/8 | teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt |
| 4 | tablespoons (50 g) reduced-fat margarine |
| 3/4 | cup (143 g) spoonable sugar substitute |
| 1 | large egg or 1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid egg substitute |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) vanilla extract |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) dark molasses |
| 2 | tablespoons (34 g) granulated sugar |
- Onto a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the margarine and sugar substitute with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, and molasses. Continue to beat until thoroughly mixed. Add the flour mixture and beat for 1 minute.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and roll into a log about 8 inches (20 cm) long. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hours, reshaping the log to a circular diameter after 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment (or lightly spray with vegetable cooking spray).
- Slice the log into 36 pieces about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick. Place the cookies 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Sprinkle each cookie with 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar. Bake for 12 minutes, until gingersnaps crack slightly on the surface.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring the cookies to a rack to cool thoroughly.
| Per 4 cookies: | 115 calories (33% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.7 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate, 0 dietary fiber, 24 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium |
| Exchanges: | 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch), 1 fat |
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