Gingerbread Cookies
Dec 02, 2015
I don't "bake" much anymore because I am the one who primarily eats it! During this time of year I get the itch to make cookies. It brings back fond memories of being a little girl and helping my mom bake. I want the same for my daughter without affecting my waist line TOO much! This recipe is a healthier alternative to other cookies. But by NO means am I saying this is a free for all and eat 10 of them:) They are healthier calories but a calorie is still a calorie!
These do really taste like gingerbread and are fairly sweet so it does satisfy that sweet tooth craving. Hope you enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¼ cup pitted dates, packed
- ¼ cup almond meal
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
*Blend all ingredients, except for dates, in a high-speed blender or food processor until you get a fine consistency like flour.
*Add in half of the dates and process until well combined, then add the remaining dates until you have a uniform dough.
*Scoop dough out about 1 tablespoon in size, roll into balls or flatten with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to make desired shapes.
*Add in half of the dates and process until well combined, then add the remaining dates until you have a uniform dough.
*Scoop dough out about 1 tablespoon in size, roll into balls or flatten with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to make desired shapes.
**If your dried dates aren't super fresh soak them in some hot water first**
I was able to get 20 balls for this recipe! That "clocks in" around 63 calories per cookie.
I used a silicone mat and the dough pressed out really nicely! I wish I had a gingerbread cookie cutter..that would have been super cute!
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