Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
¼ c. dried prunes
4 tbs. hot water
¼ c. canola oil
¼ c. blackstrap molasses
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. orange juice
1 tsp. cider vinegar
2 c. unbleached white flour
2/3 c. soy protein isolate
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger, or to taste
½ tsp. ground cloves, or to taste
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine prunes and water in blender; blend to thick paste consistency.
In medium bowl, combine prune paste, oil, molasses, sugar, orange juice and vinegar; stir until smooth. In large bowl, combine flour, soy protein, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder and salt. Sift dry ingredients gradually into wet prune mixture. Stir until well thoroughly moistened.
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with fork. Dip fork in water if batter sticks. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until done.
Servings and Nutrition Information
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Per cookie: 160 Calories, 5 g Protein, 2 g Fat, 25 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Fiber, 130 mg Sodium
ENJOY!!!!