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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.