tad less than 3/4 c. vegetable or canola oil
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. light molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

In large bowl, beat together molasses, sugar, egg and oil. Sift flour together with spices; mix well and add to first mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Make into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Makes 4 dozen.