1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces crystallized ginger, chopped coarsely
Direction :
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine softened butter, sugar, molasses and egg. Using a mixing, beat well. Stir in crystallized ginger.
3. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to wet mixture. Mix well. Form 1 inch balls.
4. Roll in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
5. Place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes.
This recipe Makes 3 dozen cookies. WW Points estimated at 2 per cookie.
This recipe Makes 3 dozen cookies. WW Points estimated at 2 per cookie.
My notes: I use Smart Balance Light spread for a 1 pt cookie (77calories/ 1g fat/ 0g fiber). Also, the dough is easier to handle if chilled so keep it refrigerated between batches.
Per Serving: 89 Calories; 3g Fat (27.8% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 13mg Cholesterol; 130mg Sodium.
