Ingredients:
- ½ cup margarine (no trans-fat)
- ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. blackstrap molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
- 2 c. tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. allspice
- ¼ cup milk
- Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
- Cooking spray
How to:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream margarine and sugar together. Blend in molasses until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, one at a time.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mix, alternating with milk. Mix until well combined and dough forms.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
- Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1 cm (1/4 inch) thickness. Use gingerbread people or cookie cutters to cut out cookies and decorate them with dried fruits.
- Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before eating.
Makes about 24 cookies.