Low Sodium Molasses Cookies
Soft, spiced, and irresistibly flavorful, these Low Sodium Molasses Cookies are a healthier twist on a classic holiday favorite. Made with unsulphured molasses, warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are perfect for those watching their sodium intake without sacrificing taste. The recipe skips any added salt yet delivers a perfectly balanced, cozy flavor profile, enhanced by the rich caramel notes of molasses. Rolled in a delicate coat of granulated sugar for a crisp outer layer that gives way to a soft, chewy center, these cookies are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. With a 15-minute prep time and a bake time of just 10 minutes, they're ideal for quick holiday baking or a simple, heartwarming treat any time of year. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this low-sodium indulgence—they won’t even miss the salt!
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Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat well to combine.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
Step 7
Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat.
Step 8
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (916.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3770.5 |
| Total Fat 152.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 93.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 573.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2727.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 570.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 329.8g | |
| Protein 39.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 554.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2492.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories