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Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup spelt flour
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4 teaspoons ground ginger, divided
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1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup packed dark brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar, divided
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¼ cup dark or unsulfured molasses
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1 large egg
Directions
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Whisk all-purpose flour, spelt flour, 2 teaspoons ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves in a large bowl until combined.
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Beat butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 3 minutes. Add molasses and egg; beat until combined, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in the flour mixture until combined, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F . Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the remaining 2 teaspoons ginger and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl.
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Shape the chilled dough evenly into 24 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Roll each ball in the ginger-sugar mixture until well coated. Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until browned and edges are set, about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets between the top and bottom racks halfway through cook time. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Equipment:
Parchment paper
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
243 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Serving Size 2 cookies | |
Calories 243 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 22g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
Vitamin A 260IU | 5% |
Sodium 315mg | 14% |
Potassium 179mg | 4% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.