Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup crystallized ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon (finely grated)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instruction

  • Whisk together the two flours, crystallized ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground ginger.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, 1 cup of the sugar, the vegetable oil, grated lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the applesauce-oil mixture into it all at one time. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just blended. Don't over mix. Form the dough into a ball, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the 1/4 cup sugar in a pie plate. Add the ground ginger, cardamom and cinnamon and combine.
  • Lightly coat your hands with flour and form the dough into approximately 36 round balls, 1-1/2 tablespoons each. Roll the balls in the spiced sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until set and very lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.