Description
Indulge in the delightful Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies, where comforting spices meet the crunch of granola. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, delivering a nostalgic flavor that everyone will love. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a batch of irresistible treats ready to share (or not!).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup granola
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter with honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Fold in the granola.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor development.