Crackle Top Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.67 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.33 cups white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix oil and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add egg; beat well.

3. 3

   Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Add more flour to make a firm dough if needed.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until tops crack, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a rack.