1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. oil
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. maple syrup
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg

Add more for spicier taste.