Description
These delicious ginger cookies are soft and chewy with just the right amount of spice! They’re easy to make in one bowl and perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or other neutral oil like vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, etc.)
- 3/4 cup firmly packed, dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine molasses, applesauce, oil, and brown sugar.
- Stir in the ginger and cinnamon until combined.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and baking soda until completely incorporated. The mixture should be thick, but still soft.
- Cover and allow to chill for at least 15 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment, if desired.
- Place raw sugar in a small bowl.
- Scoop slightly heaping rounded tablespoons. Roll into one-inch balls, then roll in the raw sugar. Place on lined baking sheets with 2-3” between them.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until firm and slightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and tap the tray once to force the cookies to settle.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to a cooling rack.