Gingersnap Cookies

The holidays aren’t complete without these ginger-spiced favorites. Here’s a tip: make two batches and keep one hidden for yourself!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Winter Spice Seasoning
• 1 large (1 large) egg
• ¼ cup (60 ml) molasses, not blackstrap
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (165 g) butter, melted

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a bowl, combine flours, ginger, baking soda, and Winter Spice Seasoning. Set aside.
3. Place egg, molasses, sugar, and butter into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed.
6. Blend for 15 seconds.
7. Add the liquid mixture from the Vitamix container to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
8. Scoop dough and roll into a 1 inch ball between your hands. Place 2 inches apart on a ungreased baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked.

Nutrition

Per serving

• Calories: 130

• Total Fat: 6g

• Total Carbohydrate: 19g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 11g

• Protein: 2g

• Cholesterol: 25mg

• Sodium: 120mg