Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1–1/2 cups sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2–1/3 cups gluten-free baking flour blend
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the applesauce, apple cider, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture in three batches until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them in the remaining sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until soft in the center; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg