Healthy Recipes

Fat-Free Ginger Cookies

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1  cup packed brown sugar
1  jar (2.5-ounce) baby-food prunes
1/4  cup molasses
1/4  cup egg substitute
 
2 1/4  cups all-purpose flour
2  teaspoons ground ginger or 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger for a strong ginger taste
1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
1  teaspoon baking soda
1/4  teaspoon ground cloves
1/4  cup granulated white sugar

In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, prunes, molasses and egg substitute until smooth. Combine the remaining ingredients except the white sugar; thoroughly stir into the wet mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a cookie sheet with canola or olive oil. Form the dough into small, walnut-sized balls, roll in the sugar and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 4 dozen.

Per cookie: 43 calories, 0.1g total fat, 10g carbohydrate, 0.8g protein, 0.2g fiber, 31mg sodium.

Why It’s Good For You

• Very low fat
• Low calorie
• Antioxidants in prunes and spices
• Plus: Ginger is a mild blood thinner and anti-inflammatory

Science Says:
Ginger has relieved arthritis pain and stiffness in patients better than aspirin and other NSAID drugs, report Danish researchers.