Ginger Molasses Cookies

'Tis the season...



Difficulty Level: Easy





What you need:

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1-2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cardamom
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 cup molasses
1/8 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
2 tsp. fresh ginger root, chopped fine
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
raw sugar 
What to do:

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add the wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until a dough forms. 
Form dough into tsp. sized balls, and coat them with sugar. Place on an oiled baking sheet, flattening them slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Makes about 25 small cookies. 
Enjoy 2 small cookies with a cup of hot green tea!