Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies
Molasses Ginger Cookies are thick and chewy unlike a ginger snap and they are loved by many. This gluten free cookie will not disappoint.
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Servings: 28 cookies
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups EGFG gluten free flour blend* (365g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
WET INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup orange juice
FINISHING
- white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl whisk together the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and xanthan gum. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer beat butter and sugar until fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
- Add molasses and egg, beat until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl and continue beating until evenly combined.
- Turn mixer to low and alternate adding ⅓ of the dry ingredients, half the orange juice, ⅓ of the dry ingredients, remaining orange juice then remaining dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Measure dough into balls using a 1½-inch portion scoop. Roll balls in a bowl of sugar and set on baking sheet 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand or bake as a ball for softer cookies.
- Bake in preheated oven 13-15 minutes. Transfer to baking rack and cool completely. Makes 28 cookies.
Notes
*EGFG flour blend: 300g sweet rice flour, 300g potato starch, 200g sorghum flour, 200g millet flour (makes ~8 cups)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 82IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.