Alaska Molasses Cookies
From cooking light (september 2002). allow an extra 30 minutes for the dough to chill.
Steps
Place 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.
Combine applesauce , 1 cup sugar , and butter.
Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
Add molasses and egg.
Beat well.
Combine flours and next 5 ingredients , stirring well with a whisk.
Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture , beating until blended.
Cover and freeze dough 30 minutes or until firm.
While dough chills , preheat oven to 375f.
With moist hands , shape dough into 32 balls.
Roll balls in 1 / 4 cup sugar.
Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool on pans 5 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Ingredients
applesauce, sugar, butter, dark molasses, egg, flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, ground cloves, cooking spray