Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
In a large bowl, vigorously whip the butter with the back of your fork until fluffy (2 minutes). Add the applesauce and sugar and fluff until well-combined (another minute). Add the flax “egg” and vanilla and whisk until blended in.
Add the dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients as you constantly stir it in until you create a nice cookie dough.
Divide the dough into 3 smooth balls and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Between 2 more pieces of parchment paper, roll one ball of dough out to 1/4″ thickness. Using mini animal cookie cutters, cut out your cookies. If you’d like to make them a little more realistic, simply use a toothpick to create an eye for each animal.
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges begin to lightly brown.
Allow to cool on a wire rack and devour.