1 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, baking soda and spices. Combine sugar, oil, molasses and egg, stirring till smooth. Stir in dry ingredients till well blended. Pat dough into 6x5 inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips. Cut strips crosswise into 10 pieces each. Shape each piece into ball. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar and place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes till cracked and flat. Cool completely on racks.