Molasses Applesaucers

Ingredients

• 3 34 cups all-purpose white flour
• 2 34 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 cups sweetened applesauce
• 1 12 cups raisins
• 1 12 teaspoons finely grated lemons, zest of
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1 12 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, plus
• 1 large egg yolk
• 34 cup light molasses
• 2 tablespoons light molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, for shaping