Chewy Ginger Cookies

If you like ginger cookies, then you'll love these. They are lower in fat than most, are a good source of fibre, and are soft and chewy. Great for hikes, picnics and lunchboxes.

1/2 cup	vegetable oil
1/2 cup	molasses
1/2 cup	honey
1	egg
1 cup	all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups	whole wheat flour
1/2 cup	powdered milk
1/4 cup	wheat germ
2 tsp.	baking soda
1 tsp.	cinnamon
3 tbsp.	fresh grated ginger root
	1 tbsp. (or more) ginger powder may also be used

Preheat oven 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, beat together oil, honey, molasses and egg.

In a larger bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Add the molasses and honey mixture. Combine, but do not overmix. This batter will be quite thick.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.

Healthy Tip:
Did you know that there are many health benefits of ginger root such as curing nausea and helping with digestion? Ginger also helps support a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky, which in turn reduces circulatory problems.

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