Molasses Ginger Cookies

Here is my recipe for very delicious, spicy, crispy cookies.

Best eaten with cold milk or hot tea (okay I guess coffee too)

 

 

Molasses Ginger Cookies

1-1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup fancy molasses

1 egg

1-3/4  all-purpose flour

1 TBSP ground ginger

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp  salt

 

 

In large bowl, whisk together 1 cup (250 mL) of the sugar, oil, molasses and egg until smooth.

In separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt ; stir into sugar mixture.

Shape by rounded tablespoonfuls (15 mL) into balls; roll in remaining sugar to coat. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on parchment paper–lined or greased rimless baking sheets.

Bake in top and bottom thirds of 375°F oven, rotating and switching pans halfway through, until cookies spread out and tops crack, about 12 minutes. Let cool on pans on racks for 10 minutes; transfer to racks and let cool completely.

You can add 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped crystallized ginger to the dry ingredients.