Moroccan Spiced Gingersnaps Recipe

Moroccan Spiced Gingersnaps

Prep Time 45 min
Total Time 1 hr 15 min
Servings 36

Adventurous eaters will love the unique Moroccan flavor in this spicy twist on a classic gingersnap!

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ras el hanout Moroccan spice blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
1 egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir flour, baking soda, 2 1/2 teaspoons of the Moroccan spice blend and the salt until well blended. Set aside.

2. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, coconut oil, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour mixture.

3. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Moroccan spice blend. Shape dough by tablespoonfuls into balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place balls 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.

4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Expert Tips

For even baking, make sure balls of dough are the same shape and size.

Ras el hanout Moroccan spice blend is a combination of many different spices such as cardamon, cloves, cinnamon, cumin and ground red chiles. It can be found in the spice section of your grocery store or specialty spice stores.


Nutrition Information
 
Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Calories 110
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 90mg
Potassium 55mg
Total Carbohydrate 15g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 9g
Protein 1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 4%

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: bettycrocker.com