INGREDIENTS
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1 cup, packed (180g) dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup (75g) applesauce
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1/3 cup (100g) molasses (preferably mild-flavored)
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2 1/4 cups (315g) flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground dried ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/2 cup (50g) finely-chopped candied ginger
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additional sugar (about 1/2 cup, 100g) mixed with a big pinch of cinnamon for rolling the cookies