Indulge in the sweet and spicy flavors of these homemade amaranth-ginger cookies. Made with nutritious amaranth flour and zesty ginger, these cookies are perfect for a snack or dessert. They are easy to make and will impress your friends and family with their unique taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in the amaranth flour until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious amaranth-ginger cookies!
Interesting Facts
Amaranth is a gluten-free ancient grain that is high in protein and fiber.
Ginger is known for its many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties.