Double Ginger Cookies

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These are intensely flavored, you have been warned! You get little bursts of ginger depending on how finely you chop the crystallized ginger. These cookies freeze well.

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Steps

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Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups , and level with a knife.

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Combine flours and next 5 ingredients.

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Stir well with a whisk.

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Make a well in center of mixture.

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Combine 1 cup sugar , applesauce , and next 4 ingredients.

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Add to flour mixture , stirring just until moist.

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Cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Lightly coat hands with flour.

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Shape dough into 24 balls.

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Roll balls in 1 / 4 cup sugar.

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Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Cool 1 minute on pan.

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Remove from pan.

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Cool completely on wire racks.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, crystallized ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, fresh lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cooking spray