Wholesome Oat-Molasses Delights: Lower-Fat Cookie Recipe
Lower Fat Oatmeal Molasses Cookies Recipe 🍪
Description: These delightful oatmeal molasses cookies are a guilt-free treat, boasting a fantastic consistency and flavor that will have your family coming back for more. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, they’re a healthier option for dessert lovers.
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Healthy, < 60 Mins
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 ⭐
- Review Count: 10 reviews
- Calories: 109 per serving
- Fat Content: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.5mg
- Sodium Content: 97.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 7.9g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
- Servings: Makes 25-30 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/4 cup | Margarine |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Molasses |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 3/4 cups | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Oats |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground Ginger |
| As needed | Cooking spray |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cookie sheets by coating them with cooking spray.
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Cream the margarine in a large bowl. Gradually add the sugar, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat well until fully incorporated.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir the mixture well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well to combine. Ensure that all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Drop the cookie dough by level tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until the cookies are very lightly browned.
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Cool the cookies slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy these delicious lower fat oatmeal molasses cookies as a guilt-free treat any time of the day!
These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt. With their wholesome ingredients and delightful flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. Feel free to customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for added texture and taste. Happy baking! 🌟
