These cookies are sort of like a ginger snap but much fluffier and a bit healthier. They'd be great for a camping or hiking snack!
Ingredients
5 oz. (3/4 cup) pitted prunes
1/3 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In blender or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine prunes and hot water. Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes or until pureed. In large bowl, combine prune mixture, 1 cup sugar, molasses and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
yummy flavours looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteI love the flavor of prunes, as well as their ability to replace some of the fat in baked goods. Molasses cookies are my favorites, and these sound really good! :)
ReplyDeleteYummy.
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