Ginger Spice Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cup�butter, softened
1/2 cup�prune pur�e or 1/2 cup�unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup�pumpkin pur�e
1 cup�molasses
1/4 cup�egg white (about 4 large eggs)
1 1/2 cups�unbleached flour
1 teaspoon�baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons�ginger
1 teaspoon�cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon�cloves
1/2 teaspoon�nutmeg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Add the prune and pumpkin purées and mix well. Add the molasses and egg whites and beat until creamy.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir the dry ingredients in the wet mix until well combined.

Drop the dough by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

As prepared, each serving contains 50 calories, 2g total fat, 5mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate and 1g protein.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 10 min

Cook time: 12-15 min

Servings: 65