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Ginger Bread Cookies
 
															Ginger Bread Cookies
- Yield: 30 pieces
Instructions:
| Ingredient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 325g | 
| Artificial sweetener, e.g. Splenda, Monk fruit sweetener | ¾ cup / 170g | 
| Vanilla essence | 1 teaspoon | 
| Plain flour | 500g | 
| Ground ginger powder | 1 teaspoon | 
| Nutmeg | ¼ teaspoon | 
| Baking powder | 1 ½ teaspoons | 
| Bicarbonate soda / baking soda | 1 teaspoon | 
| Salt | ½ teaspoon | 
- Using mixer, beat butter and artificial sweetener for about 2 minutes until fluffy. Then add vanilla essence and beat until mixed well.
- In a medium bowl, add flour, ginger powder, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add flour mixture into butter and sugar mixture, mix with mixer at slow speed. Gradually add in the flour until it becomes a dough.
- Divide dough in half and make into two rolls. Wrap each roll in parchment paper and chill for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking tray with two large baking sheets.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough until ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes by using cookie cutter.
- Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until slightly puffed. Then, let the baked cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Cooking Tips!
- Remember to adjust baking duration by according to the thickness and size of the cookies. Thicker/ bigger cookies require longer baking duration.
Recipe available in English and Chinese. Download PDF here
Healthy Tips
- Sugar content is reduced by replacing sugar with artificial sweetener. However, it is advisable to use it in moderation to prevent cravings for intense sweetness.
- To reduce sodium content, use unsalted butter instead of salted butter.
- Nutrition content per serving: (Energy: 139kcal)
Carbohydrate: 
				17g
				Protein: 
				2g
				Total fat: 
				9g
				Sodium: 
				95mg
				Potassium: 
				10mg
				Phosphate: 
				48mg
				
									Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Koh from ITE College West, in collaboration with NKF Dietitians.								
				






 
                    
                