Molasses Cookies (gluten-free, 100% whole wheat, dairy-free options)
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (240 grams) whole spelt flour, whole wheat flour, white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour1
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 cup (100 grams) raw sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar2
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6 tablespoons (42 grams) coconut oil3 or 6 tablespoons (89 milliliters) olive oil (other mild-tasting oils would work, too)
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6 tablespoons (132 grams) molasses (I used blackstrap molasses)
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1 egg
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1-2 tablespoons orange zest, optional
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3 tablespoons raw sugar, for rolling
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