Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  GINGER CRINKLES

INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup of molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine oil and 1 cup of sugar in a large mixing bowl.  Add egg and beat well.  Stir in molasses.  Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.  Add to molasses mixture stirring well.  Roll dough into 1 inch balls; roll each in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.  Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire rack to cool.  Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

MY NAME:  Julie Speck