Chewy Molasses Bran Cookies

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I sent this recipe to 1 group many moons ago, then it was stolen and everywhere.

I am trying again, these are very good. I had misplaced it till this morning. I

hope you enjoy it.

Char

 

Chewy Molasses Bran Cookies

 

3/4 cup soy margarine or light olive oil

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg or 2 egg whites

1/4 cup molasses

2 tbsps. wheat germ

1/2 cup bran

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsps. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. cloves

3 tbsps. low fat milk

1 or 2 cups raisins or dates, optional

 

Blend in margarine or oil, sugar, egg and molasses. Add remaining ingredients

Cover dough and place in refrigerator for 1 or 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 2 inch balls

and roll in sugar. and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to

10

minutes at 350 degrees. Do not over-bake. Don't omit the sugar rolling, which

gives them a

pretty speckled appearance, with an added pleasing texture and taste. These are

healthy, chewy and spicy.