Lower Fat Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
#44159 - 02/10/04 01:49 PM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Lower Fat Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
(Makes 25-30 cookies... I got 31!)
I can't believe these are low fat. They have a great consistency and flavor!
1/4 cup dairy-free margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup Egg Beaters
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1. Cream margarine; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
2. Add molasses, egg whites and vanilla; beat well.
3. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring mixture well.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well to combine.
5. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto cookie sheets coated with cooking spray.
6. Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes or until very lightly browned.
7. Cool slightly on cookie sheets.
8. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks.
Adapted slightly from a recipe by Chris from Kansas at www.recipezaar.com
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Molasses cookies remind my of my grandmother. I love them. Thanks for the recipe. I know we will have to make them soon.
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I just made these last night. Too wonderful, although I think I cooked them for a bit too long. Are they supposed to be just on the edge of crunchy - or are they supposed to be cruncy? All in all they taste great. Couldn't wait to sample one! Thanks. 
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I'm glad you liked them djw! They came out pretty crunchy for me too, more than I expected... but they were still nice and chewy in the middle. I bet they would be a little chewier if you cooked them a minute or two less. 
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#46587 - 02/25/04 01:05 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Okay, wait a minute here ... I thought the recipe in the Feb. newsletter and this one were the same recipe?
So how do I get them crunchy if I don't want them chewy? I just bake them longer? How much longer? I want CRUNCH!
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Crunch!
#46591 - 02/25/04 02:21 PM
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Kree
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Loc: Northern NY
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Lol, Bev, you're so funny. I baked mine for the 12-13 minutes and they were just starting to get crunchy, so maybe if you let them get a little brownier they'll be even crunchier??
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Can you buy spectrum at regular grocerie stores? Or is that one you get at a health food store? What ones are the best to use?
Thanks! I think I'll make these tomorrow! 
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#46617 - 02/25/04 05:53 PM
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Bevvy
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Steph, Heather turned me on to Soy Garden, and I'm so grateful. It's HEAVENLY! The best thing about it is that it's non-hydrogenated, it's a healthy margarine. Okay, so it's still 100% fat, and ya still gotta use it sparingly, but it's SOOOO yummy and tastes like real butter more than any other I've ever tasted.
It's also delightful to cook with. I love the stuff.
You have to get it at the health food store, though, so when we drive down there I stock up. Give it a try!
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Thanks! There definitely a keeper. And what a coincidence to see them featured in Heather's newsletter. I'll be making them again, for sure. Keep up the great work!!
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