Nutrition Facts

• • Calories: 87
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg
  • Sodium: 104mg
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

Ingredients

• • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) reduced-calorie, transfat free margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses

Preparation

• • In a large bowl, sift together flours, baking soda, spices and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together margarine and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and molasses until combined. Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Divide dough into thirds and roll dough into balls. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly dust a rolling pin with flour; roll out each piece of dough on wax paper until it is about 1/8-inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour and cut out gingerbread man (or other desired shapes).
  • Transfer cookies onto baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. With a metal spatula transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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