Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Lightly oil or coat two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the sugar and oil in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until well blended, 1 minute.
  • Add the egg and molasses and continue to beat until smooth.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
  • At low speed, gradually beat in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • With your hands, roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake, 1 sheet at a time, 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring the cookies to a wire rack.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • To make the glaze, place the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of milk as needed.
  • Drizzle over each cookie in a lattice or squiggle design.