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Double-Ginger Cookies

Recipe By :cookinglight.com
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/4 cups sugar -- divided
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (flours through ground ginger). Stir
well with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture.
Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, and next 4 ingredients (applesauce through
vanilla). Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
Cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Shape dough into 24 balls (about 2 tablespoons each. Dough will be sticky).
Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute
on pan.
Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire racks.

NOTES : Small chunks of the crystallized ginger add spark to these cookies,
so don't chop it too finely. The dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours
before shaping and baking.