Recipes Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes Healthier Big Soft Ginger Cookies 4.2 (19) 16 Reviews 6 Photos These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies that stay soft. This healthier version of the original recipe uses butter instead of margarine, less sugar, and some white whole wheat flour. Submitted by MakeItHealthy Published on June 18, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water ¼ cup molasses 3 tablespoons natural (raw) sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in water and molasses. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just incorporated. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Editor's Note: This recipe is a healthier version of Big Soft Ginger Cookies. I Made It Print 35 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 135 Calories 6g Fat 19g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 135 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 23mg 8% Sodium 83mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 10g Protein 2g 3% Calcium 15mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 90mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.