Gingerbread Cookies by Porter Health System

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Diabetic Recipe - Heart Healthy Recipe

Yield: 32 cookies

  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) reduced calorie margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses

In a large bowl, sift together flours, baking soda and spices. Set aside.

Using a hand mixer, cream together margarine and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and molasses. Gradually add flour mixture.

Divide dough into thirds and cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate to harden.

Dust rolling pin lightly in flour; roll out each piece of dough on wax paper until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour and use to cut out gingerbread man (or other desired shapes).

Transfer cookies onto baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a metal spatula and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition facts (per serving):
Calories: 87
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 104mg
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g