crackle top molasses cookies

This recipe comes from the same cookbook as the lemon squares I posted a month ago and it's the perfect recipe for this time of year.  I made these today in honor of my neighbor's pumpkin carving party, but they're great for every occasion.  I should also note that this recipe can easily be made vegan as it only require one egg.  I usually use Ener-G Egg Replacer, as long as it's well mixed it usually works fairly well it most baking recipes.

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 to 2-1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
about 1/3 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) In a large bowl combine oil and sugar.  Add egg, beating well. Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. If necessary add a little more flour to make a firm dough.  Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls by hand and roll in 1/3 cup sugar (I usually use coarse raw sugar crystals for a better presentation.)  Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and tops crack. Remove immediately and cool on wire racks.  Makes about 45 2-1/2 inch cookies.