Glinda’s Molasses Cookies

This is one our newer traditions, but one we won’t go without. These cookies are great for packing and sending to loved ones.

What you’ll need:

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Coarse sugar such as Raw Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, sugar and molasses. Add egg; mix well.

Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and ginger.

Add to sugar mixture and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.

Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in coarse sugar. Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes, or until tops are cracked and edges are set.

Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Yield: about 4 dozen.