Heat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter and 1/3 cup of sugar until soft and fluffy.
Add in the applesauce and extracts and beat until mixed.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Once chilled, spread the remaining 2 Tbsp of sugar into a small plate. Roll the cookie dough into 1 Tbsp sized balls, rolling them in the sugar and placing them on the baking sheet.
Press the balls down JUST slightly, you want them taller than they are wide, and bake until the edges are JUST beginning to brown - about 10-12 minutes. They set up a lot as they cool!
Cool completely on the pan and DEVOUR!
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Notes
*As with all baking, please measure flour correctly to ensure results. Better yet, weigh it for accuracy!