Gingerbread is one of the tastiest treats of the holiday season! Enjoy it guilt-free with this delicious recipe from A Couple Cooks.

Calories per serving 72 Protein 1.4 g Yields 30 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup wheat flour
• Turbinado sugar (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, add 1 egg, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup molasses, ¼ cup almond butter, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons applesauce; vigorously whisk to thoroughly combine.
2. To the wet ingredients, stir in 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons allspice, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour, and ½ cup wheat flour until well combined. Turn out onto plastic wrap and form into a rough ball; cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Flour a flat surface and a rolling pin, then roll out the dough ¼-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out gingerbread men, about 25-35 total. Place gingerbread men on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
5. Bake about 8 minutes, until puffed and slightly firmed. Let rest on the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store covered at room temperature for several days or freeze for several months.

Nutrition Facts
Yields 30 servings
Calories 72
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Total Carbohydrates 46 g
Protein 1.4 g