LO-CAL MOLASSES COOKIES

Lo-Cal Molasses Cookies image

While the dough can be shaped immediately after combining the ingredients, refrigerating it allows the sweet, spicy flavors to mingle and mellow. -Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Beat oil, molasses, 1/4 cup sugar and egg until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.