GINGERBREAD COOKIE THINS

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These little thins are super gingery and satisfying, and two are less than 100 calories. They are best eaten within a day or two--although they won't last that long!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield About 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch ground cloves
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon reduced-fat milk
1 large egg, separated
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; line three baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda and cloves in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, molasses, milk and egg yolk in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture and mix on low, increasing the speed gradually to medium high, until a ball of dough forms, about 3 minutes.
  • Lightly coat two pieces of parchment paper with cooking spray. Sandwich the dough between the two pieces (sprayed side touching the dough). Roll out until about 1/16-inch thick. Freeze so the dough gets really firm, about 30 minutes. Cut out with 2-inch cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Whisk the egg white in a small bowl, brush onto the tops of the cookies and sprinkle with the crystallized ginger. Re-roll and cut out the scraps if desired.
  • Bake until golden, rotating the sheets about halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool a few minutes on the sheets, and then transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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