Recipe Name Gingersnaps Submitted by Lythrum Recipe Description I took these to work and everyone loved them. You couldn't tell they have no fat. Quantity 36 Quantity Unit cookies Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 20

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup, packed brown sugar 1/4 cup applesauce 1/3 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups flour unbleached 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 teaspoons cloves, ground 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal 1/2 cup cranberries, dried, sweetened 1/4 cup sugar Steps Sequence Step 1 Mix the brown sugar, applesauce and molasses in a mixing bowl and stir well. 2 Whisk the flax seeds in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, for about 10 seconds. Mix in with the wet ingredients and stir well. 3 Sift the dry ingredients (including spices) into a seperate bowl. 4 Mix the wet and dry ingredients and stir well until combined. 5 If desired, mince the dried cranberries. Add to the cookie dough and stir well to combine. 6 Using a cookie scoop, roll out dough balls (about 1 Tbs.) and roll in white sugar. Place on baking sheets and lightly press them down. 7 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake cookies for 10-13 minutes, watching carefully so that they don''t burn.