Molasses Cookies (gluten-free, 100% whole wheat, dairy-free options)

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

whole spelt flour, whole wheat flour, white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for the gluten-free version1

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ground cloves

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 cup

raw sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar2

6 tbsp

coconut oil3 or 6 tablespoons (89 milliliters) olive oil (other mild-tasting oils would work, too)

6 tbsp

molasses (I used blackstrap molasses)

large egg (50 grams, out of shell) or 1 chia egg for the vegan version

1 tbsp

orange zest, optional

3 tbsp

raw sugar, for rolling