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Healthier Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Healthier Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Enjoy these delicious Healthier Easy Gingerbread Cookies made with wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup substitute as desired
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2g

Notes

These cookies are perfect for the holiday season and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts.

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