Light Gingerbread Cookies
Spiced, soft gingerbread cookies sweetened with a touch of molasses. 80 calories each - holiday baking without the guilt.
Light Gingerbread Cookies has 80 calories per serving, with 1g protein, 14g carbs, 2g fat, and 0g fiber. Prep 20 min, cook 10 min.
Nutrition per serving
24 serving(s)
80
Calories
1g
Protein
2% DV
14g
Carbs
5% DV
2g
Fat
3% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 80 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
24
Est. Cost
$6.00
Light Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are the smell of Christmas, but the classic recipe loads in butter and brown sugar for a 150-calorie cookie. This lighter version uses whole wheat pastry flour, a little coconut oil, and molasses plus maple syrup for that deep gingerbread flavor - each cookie is just 80 calories. They stay soft and spicy and cut beautifully into holiday shapes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the molasses, maple syrup, coconut oil, and egg until smooth.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until a soft dough forms; divide in half and flatten into disks.
- Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes; transfer to the sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until set and just firm to the touch.
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbs | 14g |
| Fat | 2g |
| Fiber | 0g |
Tips
- The dough chills well for up to 3 days, so make it ahead and bake fresh cookies when guests arrive.
- Skip heavy royal icing; dust with a little powdered sugar or pipe a thin line of light glaze.
- Serve with a mug of rich hot chocolate or mulled apple cider for a cozy Christmas treat.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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