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Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Delightfully chewy and slightly crisp cookies infused with aromatic ginger and spices, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour Can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar Coconut sugar can be replaced with date sugar for a different flavor.
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted Allow to cool slightly before mixing with sugars.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Icing (optional)
  • powdered sugar to taste powdered sugar Mix with a splash of water or milk until desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil (or butter), molasses, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until edges start to turn golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Icing (Optional)
  1. If icing, mix powdered sugar with a splash of water or milk until desired consistency. Drizzle or pipe over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Allow to come to room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before enjoying.