Better for You Soft Molasses Cookies

Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of these Better for You Soft Molasses Cookies, a health-conscious twist on a classic treat. Made with hearty whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of molasses, these cookies are soft, chewy, and rich in holiday-inspired spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. With a rolled coating of raw or coconut sugar for added texture and sweetness, they bake to perfection in just 10 minutes. Perfect for dessert, a snack, or even a festive gift, these wholesome cookies offer all the comforting flavors you love with a lighter, better-for-you ingredient list.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup raw or coconut sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the applesauce, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in raw or coconut sugar to coat the exterior.

Step 7

Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(307.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	852.4

Total Fat 4.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 606.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130.1mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1044.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.6%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 81.2%