Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 14 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 (1 g) packetcaramel-flavoured stevia artificial sweetener (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened pear puree or 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 12 cups whole wheat flour or 1 12 spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 12 teaspoon sea salt

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with pachment or silicone liners.
  • In a food processor, finely dice or puree the fresh ginger, then add the molasses, sugar, stevia (if using), pear puree and vanilla and blend in thoroughly.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, pie spice and sale and pulse in until blended.
  • Optional: scrape into a bowl, cover and chill 1-6 hours.
  • Scoop teaspoon-sized balls of batter and slightly flatten between your palms.
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, for 8 minutes.
  • Cool completely on the sheets.