Sugar-Free Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Enjoy the festive charm of holiday baking with these delicious **Sugar-Free Classic Gingerbread Cookies**—a wholesome twist on a beloved tradition. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and molasses, these cookies strike the perfect balance between flavor and health. The dough is easy to work with, making it perfect for rolling and cutting into festive shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. At just 20 minutes of prep time, these soft and subtly sweet cookies are ready to bake and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of the holidays. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with sugar-free icing, these guilt-free gingerbread cookies are ideal for cookie swaps, as a treat for kids, or simply for savoring with a warm cup of tea. Healthy, refined-sugar-free, and full of classic holiday flavor—this is the ultimate recipe for mindful indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Step 5
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes and transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Decorate if desired with sugar-free icing or enjoy plain.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (597.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1466.5 |
| Total Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2037.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 133.2g | |
| Protein 39.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 479.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3517.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories