Zubereitung

1. 1

   Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine brown sugar, molasses, apple sauce, vanilla extract, maple extract, chai concentrate. Beat with an electric mixer for about four minutes, until smooth.

3. 3

   Add egg whites and beat for another minute until well combined.

4. 4

   Slowly whisk in dry ingredients and beat until completely incorporated. Stir in candied ginger. Chill dough for at least one hour. (I chilled mine overnight)

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 35

6. 6

   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or grease with cooking spray.

7. 7

   Combine granulated sugar with cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Scoop one tablespoon of cookie dough and place in the shallow bowl. Using your hands, coat the dough with the cinnamon sugar and shape into balls.

8. 8

   Place cookie dough on prepared cookie sheet leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.

9. 9

   Bake for 10-12 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

11. 11

    Makes about 20 cookies.