Dairy Free Molasses Cookies

I hesitate to even title this post "Dairy Free Molasses Cookies" because I really don't think they should be defined by the fact that they contain no milk or butter.  They would be better described as "delicious" molasses cookies or even "incredible" molasses cookies BUT since I have a couple of other molasses cookie recipes in my cookie index already, I'll simply use the term "dairy free" to distinguish this recipe from the others.  Just between you and me - dairy free or not - these are my new favorite Fall cookies. 

Dairy Free Molasses Cookies
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup sugar

Combine oil and sugars in bowl of standing mixer. Beat until smooth.

Beat in egg, molasses and vanilla.

Combine dry ingredients.

Add dry ingredients to mixture and beat until just combined.

Scoop dough into 2 inch balls.  Roll in 1/3 cup sugar.

Place on silpat lined baking sheets. 

Bake 12 minutes at 350.  Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

Make a cup of tea or brew a cup of coffee and enjoy these cookies to the fullest. 

By the way dad - I've got a few of these tucked away in my freezer with your name on them for your next visit.  (Let's hope I can stop myself from eating them before you get here. :)) 

Ciao!

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