Name: Marvellous Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: ¼ cup salt-free, non-hydrogentated softened margarine; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup molasses; 2 Tbsp yellow prepared mustard; 1 large egg; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp dry mustard powder; ½ tsp ginger; ½ tsp cloves; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ cup buttermilk

Cream Mixture

¼ cup salt-free, non-hydrogentated softened margarine

¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup molasses

2 Tbsp yellow prepared mustard

1 large egg

Flour Mixture

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp dry mustard powder

½ tsp ginger

½ tsp cloves

½ tsp baking soda

½ cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In large bowl, cream together margarine and sugar, until light. Add molasses, mustard and egg. Beat well.

In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, dry mustard, ginger, cloves and baking soda. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to cream mixture, mixing well.

Drop slightly rounded tablespoons of mixture onto baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.

Bake 8-10 minutes until top of cookies spring back when lightly pressed on top. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Substitution:

Buttermilk can be substituted with milk and lemon juice. Combine 1/2 cup milk and 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes. Use as you would buttermilk.