3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground mace

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together oil, molasses, 1 cup of the sugar and the eggs until smooth.

In a bowl, stir together the flour, the baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and mace. Add to molasses mixture. Beat until combined well. Cover dough and chill overnight. Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll balls in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Bake 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets at 350 degrees until tops crack (10 to 12 minutes). Cool on racks. Makes 30 cookies.