There is something about the smell of ginger cookies baking that just makes my house smell like Christmas. Now I like a good gingersnap cookie as good as the next person but I am a huge fan of the softer ginger cookies that melt in your mouth. My issue with most of them is they are loaded with cups of white sugar, oil and or butter to achieve that texture. I have played around with a few recipes in hopes to master all the components of a good ginger cookie while still keeping it nutritious.
Unsulphured BlackStrap Molasses, in my opinion, is a  superfood that does not nearly get the acknowledgment it deserves. Molasses is an excellent source of Vitamin B’s, Iron, and minerals like Manganese, Magnesium, & Potassium. It is important to select the Blackstrap Molasses over other forms of molasses as this is its healthiest form. It is produced by the third boiling point and maintains its nutritional integrity. There are numerous benefits to these molasses, some of the most popular uses include:
- To Address Anemia: Blackstrap molasses is one of the few non-animal sources of Iron and is a great way to increase iron.
- Supports Hair, Skin, & Nail Health: Copper is another mineral that is rich in molasses and is vital for healthy hair and skin health.
- Naturally Aids Constipation: Thanks to the natural Magnesium content, it is an effective and gentle way to relieve constipation.
- Low-Sugar Sweetener: Molasses is not known for being particularly sweet and has the lowest sugar content of the sugar-cane products. However, it’s a great way to reduce using sugar in baking items. If a recipe called for 1 cup of sugar, I would swap it for 1/4 maple syrup and 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses which reduced the refined sugar and additional provide nutritional benefits. A win-win!
- Maintains Healthy Bones & Teeth: Again, with Blackstrap molasses-rich mineral content of calcium, magnesium, and selenium it is a great way to provide overall support to our structural system.
This monster cookies are not only packed with the benefits of molasses but additionally are soft, chewy and delicious. Spice up your basic ginger cookie with and give these cookies a try! Happy Snacking.
XO Jo
Easy One Bowl Brownies
Equipment
- measuring cups
- parchment paper
- bowl
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold ghee or grass-fed butter use coconut butter for vegan version
- 3/4 cup granular sweetener of choice cane sugar, white sugar, coconut sugar, monkfruit, etc
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar use sugar-free if you are mindful of sugar intake
- 2/3 cup cacao powder cocoa works too
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 2 egg large use flax egg for vegan version
- 3/4 cup baking flour, or almond flour use gluten-free as needed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips cacao nibs or sugarfree chips based on your needs
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped optional! you can omit it swap it for nuts or seeds of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, or grease with butter/oil.
- This is a one-bowl recipe so mix everything into one bowl then pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. The sides will be brown and an inserted toothpick in the center will come out clean.
- Let cool and cut into 12 squares.
