Dipped Ginger Crinkles

2 cups sugar

1-1/2 cups vegetable oil

2 eggs

½ cup molasses

4 cups all purpose flour

4 tsp baking soda

1 Tbsp ground ginger

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp salt

Additional sugar

Vanilla Almond Bark

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil; mix

well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after

each addition. Stir in molasses. Combine dry

ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture

and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in

sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking

sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes

or until about a minute after they start to

crackle on top. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Melt almond bark according to directions on

package. Dip the cookies halfway, shake off

excess. Place on waxed paper to cool and

harden.

Makes about 5 dozen.