Healthier Gingerbread Cookies: Enjoy Festive Flavors Today!
Delicious and festive gingerbread cookies made healthier without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add raisins or nuts for extra texture.