Whole Grain Molasses Crinkles |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Adapted from my Granny's recipe, this one allows for less fat, cholesterol, & calories than the original. Note: time includes 1 hour dough is in fridge before cooking Ingredients:
3/4 cup vegetable shortening |
1 cup brown sugar, packed |
3 tablespoons egg whites, beaten |
4 tablespoons molasses |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon flax seed meal |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream shortening & gradually add sugar.
3. Blend in egg whites & molasses.
4. Sift flour once then sift flour with salt, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, & ginger. Stir in flax seed meal.
5. Combine with shortening mixture & mix well.
6. Chill 1 hour.
7. Shape dough into small balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet 12-15 minutes.
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