SOFT APPLE GINGER SPICE COOKIES

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In addition to being some of the best spice cookies you'll ever eat, these may also be the easiest since you don't need an electric mixer to prepare the dough. You can also make them without diced apples, or substitute dried cranberries. Per cookie: Calories: 176, Protein: 2g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat:

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c canola oil
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c molasses
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c sugar, for rolling cookies
1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
  • 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
  • 3. Whisk together oil, applesauce, and molasses in separate large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in flour mixture with spatula. Fold in diced apple.
  • 4. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball, then roll ball in sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
  • 5. Put baking sheets in oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops of cookies are dry and bottoms are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Sarwar Baga
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These cookies were delicious! The apple and ginger flavors were perfect together, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tata samy
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I'm not a huge fan of apple cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The ginger and spices really complemented the apples well. I'll definitely be making these again.


Yousif Walid
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apples. They're also a great snack or dessert to have on hand during the holiday season. I love the combination of apples and ginger in these cookies. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets


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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how soft and chewy they were. The apple and ginger flavors were also perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aisha Ali
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These cookies were a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try baking them for a few minutes longer next time.


Mohammed Mostafa
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. The apple and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced. I love that these cookies are also relatively healthy, made with who


Behrad Keramat
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used Granny Smith apples and they gave the cookies a nice tart flavor. I also added a little extra ginger because I love the flavor. Overall, these cookies are a great addition to any holida


Zakiya Shaina
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I'm not a huge fan of apples in baked goods, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The ginger and spices really complemented the apples well. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kaylah Sandoval
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These cookies were delicious! The apple and ginger flavors were perfect together, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Abass Kamara
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and they gave the cookies a nice tart-sweet flavor. I also added a little extra cinnamon because I love the flavor. Will definitely make


Wongu John
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the apple and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced.


Igwe Nicholas
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These cookies were a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try baking them for a few minutes longer next time.


Shkhx Haris
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I was looking for a soft and chewy apple cookie recipe and this one delivered! The cookies were perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Furqan Husain
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My family loved these cookies! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. The apples and ginger are a perfect combination. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday baking rotation.


Giooak
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used Granny Smith apples and they gave the cookies a nice tart flavor. I also added a little extra ginger because I love the flavor. Will definitely make these again!


rama storeug
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I'm not usually a fan of apple cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The ginger and spices really complemented the apples well. I'll definitely be making these again.


Chloe Ward
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These cookies were a hit! They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I loved the flavor of the ginger and apples together.