Ingredients:
1/2 cup Blood Orange (Or lemon) EVOO
1/4 Cup of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive oil (Coratina)
1/4 Cup of Molasses
1 cup of granulated sugar
2 eggs (or 2 TBSP ground flax blended into 6 TBSP of Water for those with egg allergies)
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
2 3/4 cups of whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons of ground ginger
1 teaspoon mace (or use 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg instead)
2 teaspoons of ground cloves
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
Preparation:
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, molasses, 1 cup of granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, mace (nutmeg) and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until well combined. Cover the dough & refrigerate until somewhat firm.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a small bowl. Form the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll them in the granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops crack. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 3 Dozen cookies (approximately)