ALASKA MOLASSES COOKIES

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Make and share this Alaska Molasses Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until blended. Cover and freeze dough 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 138.7, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 1.1

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