Ginger Spice Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 1/2 tsp ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• 1/4 cup canola oil

• 1/3 cup molasses, light

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• sugar for dipping

These old-fashioned cookies appeal to people of all ages.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Lightly grease several baking sheets with vegetable oil spray.
• In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, with and electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together oil, molasses, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Beat in half of dry ingredients just until mixed. Using a large wooden spoon, stir in remaining dry ingredients just until evenly incorporated. Batter will be stiff.
• Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes. Using your hands, roll each portion of dough into 25 1-inch (3cm) balls, dip into sugar and place 2 inches (5cm) apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.