Laura’S Mom’S Molasses Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (reduce heat to 300 if using a convection oven).

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   In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the oil and 1 cup of sugar. Beat with the flat beater until combined.

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   Add the egg and continue to beat until well combined.

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   Add the molasses and beat in.

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   Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger and mix well. If the dough seems too sticky you can add up to a 1/4 cup of additional flour.

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   Place the second cup of granulated sugar in a large bowl.

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   To scoop these, I use an ice cream scoop that holds 1/3 of a cup to make jumbo cookies. If you use a smaller scoop you'll get more cookies (like you couldn't figure that out on your own!)

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   Scoop the cookie dough and drop them into the bowl of sugar, only a couple at a time. Roll all around to coat on all sides with the sugar.

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   Place the sugared cookies, round side up, on a sheet pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray or on parchment paper. Don't flatten them at all.

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    Bake for 12-14 minutes, until they are crackled and split on top. Be careful not to overbake. Cool on a rack.

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    If you make smaller cookies reduce the baking time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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