Name: Double Ginger Cookies
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon organic ground ginger; 3/4 cup minced organic crystallized ginger; 1 1/4 cups organic cane sugar; 2 tablespoons organic ground flaxseed; 1/2 cup organic unsweetened applesauce*; 1/4 cup organic canola oil; 1 teaspoon grated organic lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh organic lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract; *Note: Tip for parents: Snack packs of applesauce come in 1/2-cup servings.

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Double Ginger CookiesNoah Sheldon

My friend Melissa McDonnell is finishing up her architectural studies in Texas, but she always finds time to bake her famous ginger cookies.

These cookies are chewy, hearty, and totally addictive. The dough does need to chill for an hour, so be sure to prepare accordingly. And keep a close eye on these—my husband is a ginger-cookie addict and stole almost half the batch while they were cooling.

Secret:

These cookies are vegan, but you'd never know the difference!

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