Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and sugars. The whisk in the egg, molasses and vanilla. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Step 4

Shape the dough into 1¼-inch balls. Roll the balls in sugar. Place them 3-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake for about 10 minutes, until the tops crack. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and let them cool completely on the rack.