Spice Cookies
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  • Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
1/2 c whole wheat flour1 1/2 c all purpose flour2 t ginger, ground2 t cinnamon, ground2 t allspice, ground1/2 t salt1 t baking soda1 stick margarine1/2 c brown sugar1/2 c very ripe banana, pureed1 t decorating sugar, candy sprinkles or sugar in the raw
Directions
Sift all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Place the margarine in a mixing bowl, then add the sugar and mix until creamy. Add the banana and continue to beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes. If the mixture looks loose, add one tablespoon of the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Add all the flour mixture in small amounts until combined. Divide the dough into 2 balls, wrap and press each one into a flat disk. Chill for at least two hours. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the dough balls between two sheets of wax paper and roll out as thinly as possible. Stamp with a small (1"-1 1/2") cookie cutter. Sprinkle with decorating sugar; bake 10 minutes. Immediately after cooking, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store cookies in an air-tight container for up to one week. One serving equals two cookies.
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 61.1
  • Total Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 47.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

Member Reviews
  • HONEYB77
     Banana was not overpowering (I was concerned too), but pumpkin may work as a substitute for those asking. I subbed butter for margarine. 1st batch I rolled "as thinly as possible" and turned out too crispy. 2nd batch I rolled out to about 1/8" and only 8 minutes in the oven and they turned out good! - 12/20/09
  • AMYLT82
     I used pumpkin like it was suggested and switched applesauce for 1/2 the butter. They turned out very nice. I would say these are the kind of cookies little girls are made of! Thank you. - 1/26/10
  • CD5454268
     My DH really liked these! I was worried the banana would be to strong, but it really wasn't. I did not even mess with rolling them out. Just pinched off a bit of the dough, rolled it in a ball and flattened it. EASY! - 2/19/10
  • ANGRYGOOD
     I'm making these again for my friends at school for Christmas. However, instead of sprinkling sugar on top, I'm gonna try sprinkling on some sugar free jello mix. - 11/27/09
  • GETFITNOWCJ
     To answer someone,1stick= 1/2 cup. and you can substitute the butter for margarine as long as it is 65% or higher veg. oil. & these sound yummy & light. will bake them today - 12/9/09
  • TRICIAN13
     I used margarine instead of butter (sensitive to it); substituted 1/4 c. of unsweetened applesauce for half of the butter/margarine; omitted the salt. Rolled the dough into two rolls, refrigerated then sliced @ 1/4"--this was easier than rolling out the dough and using a cookie cutter. Real good! - 12/8/10
  • SERENITYTODAY
     Liked these a lot. I didn't roll them out; I made them into balls (about 1 rounded teaspoon per) and only got 36 cookies that way but they were pretty good. I increased the baking time by 3 minutes because they were thicker than a rolled-out cookie. - 8/21/10
  • VANANDEL
     Loved these cookies! I like it that they aren't very sweet but instead you can really taste the spices. I put in a little less brown sugar than suggested. Wonderful! Thanks! - 12/13/09
  • MSLZZY
     The whole family loved them. I packed some in boxes for the elderly members of our congreagation and received rave reviews for them! Awesome cookies! - 12/14/09
  • BAKINGFOODIE
     Not bad cookie, but make sure not to bake them too long. The banana is a little strong, but just add more spices. - 12/11/09
  • NONOOLSON
     MMM. so good. - 12/8/10
  • DEBMORSE1
     These sound yummy, and only 61 calories per cookie! WooHoo! - 12/10/09
  • LADYHUNTER82
     yummy! A great add to our family cookie making day! - 12/8/09
  • MKAYBE
     I plan on trying them this weekend. I love spice cookies and I have ripe bananas that need to be used.
    If they turn out - I will be giving them out as part of my Christmas pack for all of my employees. - 12/8/09
  • NEWHORIZONSR4ME
     Fresh baked these were disappointing because they tasted rather doughy and the spices were too subtle for my taste. After leaving in an air-tight container for a couple of days (because we didn't care for them) the spices melded and expanded and the cookie softened and we liked them alot. - 7/18/11
  • KNICKI1
     Pretty good! I used the pumpkin and it's really good. - 11/24/10
  • BERTO4812
     great flavor - 3/15/10
  • ILOVEROSES
     What can I use instead of bananas? What's the weight of 1 stick of margarine and can I use butter or olive oil instead? - 12/8/09
  • LORRAINEK2
     Could you please tell me how much is a stick of margarine? Can I use butter instead?
    thanks - 12/8/09
  • LITTLEBIRCH
     Very good --Ymmm - 11/20/10
  • SUGARSMOM2
     these cookies are so good my great grandchildren ask for them . we make shapes for christmas . be careful with the margine you use . some you can not use them . - 11/9/10
  • JDOROUGH
     loved them - 7/7/10
  • LHUBBARD2
     These sound great and I have all the ingredients already. Will have to try these for the family gathering. - 12/9/09
  • DONNAEDEN
     I also need to know if I can substitute butter and how much this in in cups please. - 12/8/09
  • DEE107
     a cookie receipe I can use ,, no eggs and corn products will make these thanks - 12/8/09



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