Double Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
2. 2
   Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (flours through ground ginger); stir well with a whisk.
3. 3
   Make a well in center of mixture.
4. 4
   Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, and next 4 ingredients (applesauce through vanilla).
5. 5
   Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist; cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. 7
   Lightly coat hands with flour.
8. 8
   Shape dough into 24 balls (about 2 tablespoons each; dough will be sticky).
9. 9
   Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
10. 10
    Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
11. 11
    Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Cool 1 minute on pan.
13. 13
    Remove from pan; cool completely on wire racks.