Lowfat Molasses Cookies Recipe

A lowfat molasses cookie recipe is a cookie recipe that uses molasses as the primary sweetener, instead of sugar. These cookies are often made with whole wheat flour, and are lower in fat than traditional molasses cookies.

 ¾ c Raisins
 2 ts Baking soda
  c Water, hot
 1 ts Cinnamon
 1 c Sugar
 1 ts Ginger
 ¼ c Molasses
 ½ ts Cloves
 1 ea Egg // or 2 egg whites
 ¼ ts Salt
 2 1/4 c Flour
 ¼ c Sugar

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Caloriesper serving: 45 Fat grams per serving: 0 Approx.

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Cook Time: 12Cholesterolper serving: 4mg In a food processor bowl with a metal blade,combine raisins and hot water.

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Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes or untilpureed.

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In a large bowl, combine raisin mixture, 1 cup sugar, molasses andegg; blend well.

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Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

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Stir inflour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; mix well.

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Cover withplastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for easier handling.

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Heat oven to 350F.

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Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/4 cup sugar.

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Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

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Bake at 350F for 8 to 12minutes or until set.

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Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

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HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3500 feet: Decrease sugar to 3/4 cup.

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Bake asdirected.

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Note: I keep my hands slightly wet when shaping cookies so the doughdoesn't stick to my hands.

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Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbook .