Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar or 1/2 for a less sweet cookie
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1/5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp all spice
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 cups flour
• Icing:  1 tsp lemon juice, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 egg white, green food coloring.

Preparation

1. Cream together sugar and butter.
2. Add egg, applesauce, and molasses.
3. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture.
4. Mix until combined.
5. For dough into two disks and place in plastic wrap.  Freeze for 20 minutes or chill in refrigerator for two hours.
6. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8″ thickness.
7. Cut into 3″ strips and then into triangles making approximately 60 cookies.
8. Bake on silicone pad for 5-8 minutes or until puffed and golden.
9. Avoid over cooking to have a softer cookie.
10. Cool on a wire rack after baking.
11. Whisk together icing ingredients and place in a piping bag or baggie and decorate.  Add sprinkles or other desired decorations.

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