Melt-In-Your-Mouth Ginger Molasses Cookies (100% Spelt)

These warm ginger molasses cookies made with 100% spelt will absolutely melt-in-your-mouth! Soft, chewy, buttery, spicy cookies that will quickly become a family favorite recipe!

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Health Benefits of Spelt

• Less gluten – While spelt contains gluten, it is less gluten than modern varieties. The gluten is more delicate and could be dissolved in water, making it easier to digest. Some people with gluten sensitivities find spelt a much easier grain to digest.
• Lowers Cholesterol – Studies have proven that spelt can lower cholesterol and promotes a healthy cardiovascular system. The magnesium in spelt lowers the risk of developing a heart disease.
• Boosts Immune System – The combination of vitamins and minerals including zinc in spelt grain boosts the immune system and healthy energy levels.
• Fiber – Spelt is a great source of fiber. Fiber is necessary for digestive health, regular bowel movements, and detoxing the body on a regular basis.
• Protein – Compared to other grains, spelt is a great source of protein. It helps you to feel fuller and more satiated after eating it.

Everything You Need to Know About Spelt (And Why You Need to Eat It)

Mill Your Own Flour

Fresh milled flour is a wonderful and delicious way to add nutritious value to your baked goods. Wheat berries that are milled fresh before baking contain their full amount of vitamins and minerals, plus the bran and germ remain in the flour and become an excellent source of fiber. Want to jump into the world of fresh milled flour? It all starts with a grain mill!

Before You Begin

Before you begin, allow the 2 sticks of butter to soften at room temperature. If the butter is too cold, it will not cream into a light and fluffy mixture. And if the butter is melted, the cookies will turn out flat.

Ingredients

• Softened butter
• Brown sugar
• Molasses
• Egg
• Vanilla
• Spelt
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Corn starch
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Cloves
• Allspice
• Nutmeg

Equipment

• Mixer
• Cookie sheet
• Large cookie scoop
• Cooling rack
• Spatula

How to Make Ginger Molasses Cookie

• Preheat your oven to 350 F.
• With a mixer, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Add in the vanilla and egg. Mix until combined.
• Weigh out the spelt wheat berries and mill the flour.
• In a separate bowl, combine the spelt flour, baking soda, baking powder, corn starch, salt, and spices. Mix the dry ingredients together.

• While mixing, slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the ingredients are combined (don’t over mix!).
• Use a large cookie scoop to scoop up the cookie dough and form into balls.

• Place the balls of dough onto a cookie sheet and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
• Space out the cookies on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for 13 minutes (if they are large).
• Reduce the time to 9-10 minutes if they are smaller cookies.
• Enjoy the warm cookies with a glass of milk!

Storage

• Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Place a slice of sandwich bread in the container to keep the cookies moist.
• To freeze, place the cooled cookies into an airtight plastic bag or container and put it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

FAQ

• What do you put cornstarch in the cookies? The cornstarch is the secret ingredient to make these ginger molasses cookies big and fluffy! Don’t skip this step!
• Can I substitute the spelt flour? Yes, you could use 3 cups of all purpose flour or 390 g of soft white wheat.
• Should I avoid overmixing the dough? Yes! Mix the dough until all of the ingredients are combined and then stop. Overmixing the dough will cause the cookies to become tough rather than soft and chewy!

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