Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup sweetened applesauce
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract

Optional Icing:

•1 cup confectioners’ sugar
•1 tablespoon water
In medium bowl, combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Add applesauce, vanilla and almond extract; mix until well combined. Add flour mixture to butter; mix until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Press dough to flatten; wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly flour work surface and roll dough 1/8 in. thick. Cut dough into hearts or other desired shapes. Gather scrapes and reroll to 1/8 in. thick and cut shapes; prick with a fork to prevent bubbling.

Bake cookies 12-14 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool cookies on cookie sheet for 2 minutes; transfer to cooling grid to cool completely.

Optional Icing: Stir confectioners’ sugar and water together until smooth. Spread or drizzle over cookies.

Makes 12 large cookies.

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I found this heart smart recipe on Wilton's website.