Instructions: Mix together the flour, ginger, allspice and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the oil and sugar. Stir in the applesauce and molasses. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just blended. If mixture is too dry, drizzle with a teaspoon of water.

Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees. Oil cookie sheets.

Roll a scant tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll the balls in sugar.

Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet, flatten slightly.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven for chewy cookies, 12 to 15 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

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