Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the oil, egg, 1 cup sugar and molasses and mix very well.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, bran, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
  3. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until well-blended.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (This is for easier handling).
  5. Heat oven to 375°F.
  6. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment.
  7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the 1/4 cup sugar.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and flatten the cookies with the bottom of a drinking glass, dipped in sugar.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 7-10 minutes until cookies are set and tops are crackle-y.
  10. Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.