Ginger Crinkle Cookies

From inthekitchenwithkath.com

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Makes 2½ - 3 dozen

2 ¼ cups (270 g) flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1½ teaspoons ground ginger

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup cooking oil

¼ cup melted butter, cooled

¼ cup blackstrap molasses

1 large egg

Granulated sugar

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, oil, melted butter, molasses, and the egg.

3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the brown sugar mixture, and beat until well-blended.

4. Divide the dough into 2 balls and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5. Preheat oven to 375˚.

6. Shape the chilled dough into 1½-inch balls. Roll the balls in the granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

8. Cool on a wire rack.