CRISP, SPICY AND HEALTHY GINGERSNAPS!

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I made up this recipe from a compilation of recipes that I found-all trying to come to a final product that resembled the old-fashioned gingersnaps that come in a brown-colored bag and I love so much... Super spicy, crisp and crunchy, these are a real treat but not a guilty treat! Unlike most recipes for gingersnaps that call for butter, this stays true to the old fashioned recipe that only uses oil. I also use Splenda for half the sugar (that halves the guilt too(-;) Enjoy!

Provided by Crazy Christobal

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 tablespoons ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa (dutch process or similar)
1/2 teaspoon clove (ground)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup oil (I use canola)
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar, for dipping

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients (except 2 T. dipping sugar) together in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix oil, egg and molasses together is a smaller bowl and add to dry mix, slowly while mixing with paddle.
  • Mix only until all liquid is combined.
  • Using a 1" across cookie scoop pull rounded portions of dough and roll in palm and dip once on top in the dipping sugar.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 deg F.
  • Place on parchment covered pans.
  • place cookies approx 3" apart.
  • using a flat-bottomed glass or similar, press cookies until they are about 1/2" thick or thinner and are about 2-3" across.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 2.8

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