Ingredients
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/4 cup sunflower oil1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup molasses2 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and sunflower oil until blended. Beat in egg, then molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture.
Combine confectioners’ sugar and remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
