Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.N a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and sift.In a small bowl, mix the applesauce and baking powder together.

Step 2

Mix the remaining wet ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl and add the applesauce mixture to it. Stir well.Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, a little at a time until combined.Form the dough into a large ball.

Step 3

Add about 1/4 cup sugar (add more as needed) into a shallow bowl.Form small balls from the dough, about 1-1/2-inch in diameter.

Step 4

Roll the cookies in the sugar to coat.

Step 5

Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten them a little with your fingers.

Step 6

Bake for 7-9 minutes.