Nutty Spice Cookies

Happy Holidays!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas!

Here is a holiday cookie recipe that is yummy and healthy! Enjoy!

Nutty Spice Cookies

1/2 cup light molasses
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup chopped walnuts


1. Spray cookie sheets lightly with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. Stir molasses, sugar, egg substitute, water and oil in medium bowl until sugar is dissolved.

3. Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves into large bowl, stir to combine. Add molasses mixture, stir with wooden spoon until smooth. (Dough will be stiff.) Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.

4. Preheat oven to 375*F. Roll out dough into 12-inch square on floured surface. If dough cracks, press together. Sprinkle walnuts evenly over dough, pressing nuts into dough with fingers. Cut square into 8 lengthwise strips, and then 8 crosswise strips to form 64 squares.

5. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, 8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Sotre in airtight container. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Nutrients per Serving: 1 Cookie
Calories: 34, Calories from Fat: 20%, Total Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: ,1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 15mg, Carbohydrate: 6g, Dietary Fiber: ,1g, Protein: 1g

Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Starch