Lemon Frosted Spiced Molasses Cookies

Warm spices, soft chewy texture, and a bright citrusy finish… these cookies are the perfect balance of cozy and refreshing. The best part? The frosting gets its pop of flavor from Allways Lemon Drops, giving you that sweet lemon zing without a drop of sugar.

These cookies bring together the comfort of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the fresh lift of lemon. They are festive enough for the holidays but delicious enough to make any time of year.

Cookie Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/3 cup molasses

• 1/3 cup butter

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup powdered milk

• Cream to thin

• 4 dropperfuls of Allways Lemon Drops

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

3. In another bowl, combine applesauce, molasses, butter, egg, and vanilla extract.

4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until combined.

5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.

6. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.

7. For the frosting, whisk powdered milk, cream, and Allways Lemon Drops until smooth.

8. Drizzle immediately over cooled cookies.

These cookies are spiced, sweet, and lightly tangy, making them an irresistible treat with a natural twist. Pair them with tea, coffee, or enjoy them as a snack when you need a little pick-me-up.

Why Choose Allways Drops?
Allways Drops make it simple to flavor your drinks and recipes without sugar, calories, or artificial ingredients. Sweetened with monk fruit and made with pure, clean flavors, each glass bottle comes with an easy-to-use dropper that makes up to 50 servings. It is a sustainable, better-for-you way to enjoy bold flavor anytime, anywhere.

Flavor Life Allways.