Healthy Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies

These chewy ginger molasses cookies are a wholesome twist on the classic holiday favorite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 15

Total Time 40

Course Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings Cookies

Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, gluten-free (with xanthan gum or add ¼ teaspoon if needed)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt, fine
2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
¼ teaspoon cloves, ground (optional for extra spice)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
⅓ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup blackstrap molasses
1 large egg (or flax-egg for vegan option: 1 tablespoon flax meal + 3 tablespoon warm water)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Ingredients:

2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped)
2 tablespoons sugar, coconut (for the classic crackle top)

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, egg (or flax-egg), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine & Chill
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes to enhance chewiness.
Scoop & Roll
Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll in optional coconut sugar, and place 2″ apart on the baking sheet.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.
Enjoy
Serve warm with your favorite tea or store for later snacking bliss. 🍪

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword chewy, Christmas cookies, cookies, healthy, holiday

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