"Cut the fat not the flavor. These gingerbread men use half the butter normally used in most gingerbread cookie recipes. Applesauce helps the cookies retain their moisture and gives them a soft texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 egg
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1/3 cup dark molasses
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp allspice
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1/4 tsp ground cloves