CRACKLE-TOP MOLASSES COOKIES

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Found this in an old cookie cook book that I bought at a used book sale. They are very delicious and quite easy to make. ENJOY!!

Provided by Janet W

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 45 2inch cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 -2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup sugar, about

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil and 1 cup sugar.
  • Add egg, beating well.
  • Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
  • If necessary, add a little more flour to make a firm dough.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Roll in 1/3 cup of sugar.
  • Place 3-inces apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown and tops crack.
  • Cool on racks.

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