Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon flax seed meal
  • 2 Tablespoons warm water
  • 1/4 cup oil (I use organic non gmo canola oil or refined coconut, or use Applesauce)
  • 1/4 cup ground raw sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Blackstrap Molasses
  • 1.5 cups Spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup crystallized/candied ginger chopped small
  • Raw sugar for coating

Instruction

  • In a bowl, mix flaxmeal with 2 Tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the oil, molasses and sugar until well combined.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and all spices.
  • Add the wet to dry. Add grated and candied ginger and mix.
  • Press and mix into a dough. It will take 2-3 minutes to form a dough. Use hands if needed.
  • The dough will be a non sticky, not too hard dough. Chill the dough for 15 minutes.
  • Shape into flat disks. Press the disks into sugar and place on parchment lined sheet.
  • Bake in pre-heated 350 degrees F  / 180ºc for 12-13 minutes.
  • The cookies will be slightly soft in the center to touch.
  • Let them cool completely on the counter (15-20 minutes). they will harden as they cool.
  • Store in an airtight container for a few days.