Molasses Sugar Cookies

The tangy flavour of molasses, cloves and ginger make these perfect autumn cookies for Samhain.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbs sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 2 egg whites

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, spices, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the molasses, oil, egg whites and 3/4 cup of sugar. Add to flour mixture and stir.

Roll dough into small balls (about 1" across). Roll dough balls in the remaining sugar to coat. Place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cookie tops will be cracked and firm to the touch when ready.