CRACKLE - TOP MOLASSES COOKIES 
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. molasses
2 to 2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
About 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 sugar. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and tops crack. Remove cookies from baking sheets, cool on racks. 45 cookies.

 

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