Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 t. ginger
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • 1/4 t. cloves
  • 3/4 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 3/4 c. plus 3 T. sugar
  • 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 2 T. oil
  • 2 egg whites

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350º. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Mix flour, spices, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk ¾ c. sugar, molasses, oil and egg whites until blended. Stir in flour mixture. Put remaining 3 T. sugar in a small bowl. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough in 1” balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place 2” apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes until cracked on top and firm to touch. Remove to a wire rack to cool.