Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cloves; extra sugar for top

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
extra sugar for top

Directions

1

Mix oil, sugar, molasses and egg.
2

Stir in flour, soda, salt and spices.
3

Divide dough in half.
4

Shape 1/2 into 2 strips about 15 x 3-inches about 3 inches apart on cookie sheet (lightly greased).
5

Sprinkle each strip with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
6

Bake at 375° until edges are light brown and tops begin to crack, 6 to 7 minutes for soft cookies, 8 to 9 minutes for crisp.
7

Cool for 2 minutes.
8

Cut each strip crosswise into 1-inch slices.
9

Repeat with remaining half of dough.
10

Makes 5 dozen.