Alaska Molasses Cookies

Submitted by dicentra

"From Cooking Light. Sept 2002. Uses applesauce."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar, divided
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup dark molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• cooking spray

directions

1. Spoon applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.
2. Combine applesauce, 1 cup sugar, and butter; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes). Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (flours through cloves), stirring well with a whisk.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until blended. Cover and freeze dough 30 minutes or until firm.
5. Preheat oven to 375°.
6. With moist hands, shape dough into 32 (1-inch) balls. Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
7. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.