INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup
firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup
unsweetened applesauce
1
large egg
1/3 cup
dark molasses
3 cups
all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
1 tsp
baking soda
2 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
allspice
1/4 tsp
ground cloves
1 1/2 tbsp
egg whites, room temperature
1/4 tsp
fresh lemon juice
1 cup
powdered sugar
5
to 6 drops green food coloring
colored sprinkles