Chewy No Molasses Gingersnaps Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat butter and 1/2 cup white sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy; beat in applesauce brown sugar and egg until smooth.

Mix flour ginger baking soda cinnamon nutmeg and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time into butter mixture until dough is sandy but shapeable. Roll dough into balls. Pour 3 tablespoons white sugar into a bowl and roll dough balls in the sugar until coated. Flatten dough balls onto a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are crisp and lightly browned 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies immediately to a cooling rack and cool for 3 minutes.