Gingerbread Cookies

A holiday favorite =)

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1  egg yolk
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Mix together applesauce and sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and egg yolk.
2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix into dry ingredients.
3. Cover and chill for an hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5. Roll out dough (1/4 inch thick) on lightly floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.
6. Place cookies 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minutes. Decorate when cool.