Yields about 36 3-inch cookies
Ingredients
2c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2c unsalted butter, softened
1c packed dark brown sugar
2 tb vegetable oil
1/3c molasses
1 large egg
Granulated sugar for rolling
Several hours before baking: In a medium bowl, sift together
the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. With an electric mixer, beat the butter and
brown sugar until light in color and texture.
Beat in the oil until blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add
the molasses and the egg, and beat until blended. Stir in the flour mixture until well
combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic and chill until firm, about 3
hours.
To bake: Heat oven to 375f.
Measure the dough into tablespoon size pieces and roll each piece
between your palms to form 1-inch balls.
Roll the balls in granulated sugar to coat. Put the balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased
cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with
more sugar and bake until the center surface of the cookies are barely dry, 9
to 10 minutes (don't over bake). Let
cool on the sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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