Extreme Sugar-Coated Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Extreme Sugar-Coated Ginger Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp maple extract or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tsp ginger powder (can use 4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar, for coating (about 1 cup)

Directions:

  1. Line a large baking sheet/s with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and maple extract until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add in molasses and egg (beat for 2 minutes or until well combined).
  4. In another bowl flour, baking soda, salt and all spices until blended; add to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
  5. Cover and chill minimum of 2 hours.
  6. Set oven to 350°F.
  7. Place about 1 cup white sugar in a bowl.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls into the sugar, coating them thoroughly.
  9. Place on baking sheet/s spacing about 2-inches apart.
  10. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly.
  11. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until cookies feel dry and firm on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 115.94 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.49g 8%
Cholesterol 12.27mg 4%
Sodium 179.28mg 7%
Potassium 60.61mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.44g 5%
Sugars 8.4g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 1.56g 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 33.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 435.42 Kcal (1823 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.63g 8%
Cholesterol 46.07mg 4%
Sodium 673.3mg 7%
Potassium 227.62mg 1%
Total Carbs 57.99g 5%
Sugars 31.54g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 4%
Protein 5.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 2.5mg 4%
Calcium 124.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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