by theUngourmet
3/4 cups melted butter, cooled to room temp
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tsp fresh minced ginger
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup ground golden flax
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp each ground cloves and ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Combine the butter, molasses, egg, and ginger in a large bowl. Combine the flour, flax, spices, and salt in a smaller bowl. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Chill dough in the fridge for about an hour before baking.
Scoop out dough and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Press down slightly on each ball.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.
Allow to cool slightly before removing from the sheet or they will crack. Place on a cooling rack and cool completely.
