Orange Spice Molasses Cookies
"These spiced molasses cookies have added applesauce to help keep the cookies moist and whole-wheat flour and oats to incorporate whole grains...."
INGREDIENTS
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Rolling Sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
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Cookie Dough
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
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1/2 cup light or dark molasses
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7 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
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1 large egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
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