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Chewy Oatmeal Ginger Molasses Cookies
4.8 from 39 votes

Chewy Oatmeal Ginger Molasses Cookies

Flourless and dairy-free ginger molasses cookies made with oats for a wholesome treat! These festive cookies are packed with warming spices for a delicious Christmas cookie!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup almond butter unsweetened
  • 5 Tbsp unsulphured molasses
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 2/3 cups quick oats *
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves or allspice
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
Optional White Chocolate Drizzle:
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the eggs, almond butter, molasses, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and mix well until all of the wet ingredients are well combined. Note: If your almond butter has been chilling in the refrigerator, microwave it for 30 seconds, or until it is very easy to stir. The wet ingredients take more mixing than you would think, so keep mixing until a very sticky, gooey substance forms. If you find this process challenging, you can use a hand mixer to help mix the wet ingredients.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl (oats, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and sea salt) with the wet ingredients and mix until everything is combined. The cookie dough will be very wet and sticky - this is normal.
  4. Drop 12 mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet using a spoon or a cookie scoop. The dough balls will spread so be sure to leave plenty of space between dough mounds. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies appear set up. Adjust the baking time up if you're making fewer larger cookies. For large cookies, bake 13 to 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely. If you move the cookies while they are still warm, they are likely to fall apart. When the cookies first come out of the oven, they will look puffy and strange. Once the cookies are cool, they will look like regular cookies.
Make the White Chocolate Drizzle:
  1. If you’re making the optional white chocolate drizzle, simply transfer the white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until melted, about 60 seconds total.
  2. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cookies. If you’d like to decorate the cookies with sprinkles, do so while the white chocolate is still wet.
  3. Allow the white chocolate to harden completely before serving.

Notes

  • *For a grain-free version, replace the oats with finely chopped raw nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts (or any combination thereof). The easiest way to chop nuts in bulk is to pulse them in a food processor until they reach your desired consistency. In this case, we want them to be roughly the same size as rolled oats or slightly larger. You can also chop them using a knife.
  • Store cookies in a zip lock bag or airtight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days if you don’t live in a humid area. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. These cookies freeze very well! Freeze in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months.
  • Store cookies in a zip lock bag or airtight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days if you don’t live in a humid area. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. These cookies freeze very well! Freeze in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months.
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  • Nutrition Facts are calculated without the white chocolate drizzle.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cookie (of 12) Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cookie (of 12)
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.