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Preheat oven to 375*.
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Coat two nonstick cookie sheets with cooking spray.
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Place cocoa, margarine and sugar in a medium bowl.
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Beat with an electric mixer.
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Add applesauce and vanilla.
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Beat to blend.
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In another small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Stir flour mixture into cocoa batter and mix well.
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Shape dough into 48 marble size balls.
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Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
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Bake until set, about 8 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow cookies to stand for one minute.
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Remove to wire rack and cool.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Store extra cookies (if there are any!) in freezer safe containers to maintain freshness.