Whisk together the flour, salt and spices. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the vegan margarine and sugar. Beat just until combined. Add the remaining ingredients, followed by the flour mixture.
If the mixture seems too moist, add just a bit more flour. Too dry? Add a bit more applesauce. Chill the dough for at least 15 minutes before rolling.
Preheat the oven 375 degrees.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough at least 1/4" thick. You need a fairly thick dough for the impressions to show. Place cutouts on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Decorate and return to chill until the oven is preheated.
Bake for 8-12 minutes (depending on the size of your cookies). Allow to cool for a bit before removing to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing.