Description

These Spiced Apple and Molasses Cookies are soft and sweet, featuring applesauce, molasses, and a warm blend of spices. Perfect for a cozy treat any time of the year.

Ingredients

Scale

For the cookies:

1/4 cup softened coconut oil
1/4 cup softened vegan butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade and unsweetened
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 ½ cups spelt flour
2 1/4 tsp baking soda
4 tsp ground ginger
4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
hearty pinches of allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom (cardamom is optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger

for rolling:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
hearty pinches of allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon

Instructions

In mixer, cream together the coconut oil, vegan butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the applesauce and molasses, and eggs (one at a time).
Meanwhile, sift together the dry ingredients. Add in the candied ginger, and mix well to evenly distribute the pieces. by the 1/2 cup full add the dry ingredients to the mixer. Scrape the bowl often.
At this point, you can either chill in fridge for a few hours and bake right away, or you can allow it to chill over night.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F and combine ingredients for rolling. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape cookies with ice cream scooper. The one I use is just shy of a tablespoons worth. Roll into a ball and then roll in the spiced sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet, allowing for some space as these cookies will spread a little. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Allow to cool completely. Can be stored at room temp for up to a week in tightly sealed container. Best eaten the next day.
Can be rolled, without rolling in spiced sugar, and then frozen. Freeze in single layer and then store in freezer bag. To bake then, remove balls from freezer and allow to thaw to room temp, roll in spiced sugar and bake as directed. I typically take out however many I want, and leave in fridge over night to bake the next morning.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For a variation, try adding a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the dough. If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar slightly. These cookies are also a great way to use up homemade applesauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 120
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 15