This recipe comes from Prince Edward Island and contains no butter.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together the molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and egg. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture. Mix until well blended. Spoon the dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake until edges are golden. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes before removing.