Description
These Almond Flour Ginger Molasses Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet molasses. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they bring comfort and joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 to 2 tbsp water or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, molasses, maple syrup, fresh ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Scoop the dough and form into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until set at the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use finely ground almond flour for the best texture.
Ensure butter is cooled before mixing to avoid cooking the egg.
For a festive touch, you can add chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg