Sparkling Ginger Snap Cookies

2 1/4 c ap flour 

1 3/4 tsp ground ginger 

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp ground cloves 

7/8 c vegetable oil

1/3 c molasses

1 c packed brown sugar 

1/2 c granulated sugar, plus more for rolling 

1 egg 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

Combine all ingredients in one bowl in a stand mixer and mix until combined. The texture can range from sandy/grainy to slightly oily. After everything is combined chill dough for approx 45 minutes. Pour extra sugar into a bowl for sanding and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350° F and like a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop about 1 tbs of dough into your hand and roll into a ball. Roll ball into sugar until fully coated. Place sugared cookie on prepared sheet. Place cookies about 2" apart on sheet

Bake for 16 minutes till cookies have cracked open and spread. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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