Chewy Gingersnaps
(from Tinuviel’s recipe box)
These gingersnaps are no fat, low calorie, and still pretty tasty.
Source: David Lebovtiz (www.davidlebovitz.com)
Prep time: 75 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: Cookies, Desserts, Ginger
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 3 egg whites
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger, powdered
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated finely
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Beat the sugar, apple sauce, and molasses together.
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Add the egg whites, beating well after each.
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Beat in slowly the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, gingers, pepper, and salt.
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Chill dough for at least one hour. Form cookies, roll in sugar, and bake on greased cookie sheets until barely set.