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 I was feeling festive over the weekend because the weather was really gross and rainy so I wanted to experiment with my baking and decided to make some healthy gingerbread cookies. I wanted to create this recipe before the holidays so I had a chance to master it before I revealed it to everyone in December. On Sunday I decided to go to the mall and visit my local Hallmark Gold Crown Store and pick up some festive home accessories to get me in the mood while I was baking. I must say that the recipe turned out great and I can’t want to make it again in December.

Healthy Gingerbread Cookies:

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup  maple syrup
• 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2-1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 4 tbsp applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and then add the wet ingredients and stir together.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Roll the dough onto a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
• Use your desired cookie cutters to create shapes.
• Bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes.

My Hallmark Gold Crown For The Holidays