Superfood Recipe: Holiday Ginger Molasses Cookies
Happy holidays!
I find baking to be very relaxing as a hobby over the holidays.
It brings back childhood memories of cookie cutters and counters covered in flour.
Putting on some holiday tunes, pouring a glass of wine and following a cookie recipe is a great opportunity for self-care.
In the end I (hopefully) have a batch of delicious cookies to share with loved ones.
I'm sharing my favourite superfood cookie recipe for you to try out this holiday season!
This recipe has gluten, sugar and butter and is unapologetically indulgent.
It's important to enjoy the holidays and have treats in moderation without guilt.
Superfood: Ginger
Here are 5 health benefits you can feel good about when you bite into one of these Ginger-Molasses cookies.
1. Anti-nausea
Ginger is best known for it's anti-nausea properties. Great for pregnant moms, those recovering from the flu or with motion sickness.
2. Anti-oxidant
Ginger has potent anti-oxidants. They can scavenge free radicals throughout the body and neutralize them.
3. Improve digestion
Ginger helps stimulate enzymes that break down food and stimulates the digestive system.
4. Anti-inflammation.
As a cousin of tumeric and curcumin, ginger also helps to decrease inflammation which can help with joint pain in arthritis and muscle recovery after exercise.
5. Improve cholesterol and blood sugar
Studies show ginger can help to improve cholesterol by reducing bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels and keep blood sugar levels stable.
Superfood Recipe:
Holiday Ginger Molasses Cookies
This recipe makes chewy cookies that make a great gift.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: Under 10 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 30
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted grass-fed butter melted
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup molasses
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl mix together the melted butter, 1 cup of sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
2. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. Blend the dry and wet ingredients together.
4. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour (this is the secret to chewy cookies!)
5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6. Roll dough into walnut sized ball and roll them in white sugar.
7. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake 6 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked.
9. Cool on wire racks.
Did you try these? Let me know what you thought!
