Ginger Cookie Squares Recipe

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Ginger Cookie Squares
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
65
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375*.
  2. Melt molasses and butter in saucepan, over low heat.
  3. Pour into large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  4. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  5. Stir egg into cooled molasses mixture.
  6. Stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture. The batter will be stiff.
  7. Divide dough in half. On waxed paper shape each dough half into a 1 1/2 square log, about 5 1/2 long. Wrap and freeze 30 minutes or until firm enough to slice.
  8. Slice logs into 1/8 inch slices. Bake 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Prick each several times with a fork.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and lightly browned.
  10. Transfer to wire racks. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 64.53 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.64g 4%
Cholesterol 6.77mg 2%
Sodium 166.99mg 7%
Potassium 50.26mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.48g 3%
Sugars 3.21g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 0.93g 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 25.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.94 Kcal (1654 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.15g 4%
Cholesterol 41.4mg 2%
Sodium 1021.98mg 7%
Potassium 307.56mg 1%
Total Carbs 58g 3%
Sugars 19.62g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 3%
Protein 5.67g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 3.3mg 3%
Calcium 156.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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