Old Fashioned Molasses Thumbprint Cookies

Step 1

Heat oven to 375^.Combine oil, molasses, egg and sugar in a large mixer bowl. Beat well to combine on medium speed.

Step 2

Blend together 2 cups of flour and remaining ingredients, then add slowly a little at a time to the molasses mixture. If more flour is needed in order to roll into balls add and mix in now.

Step 3

Roll in balls and place on lightly sprayed cookie sheets. Press down with bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar then make a small depression in the center of each cookie with a honey spool or your thumb.

Step 4

Fill cookie depression with jam of choice -I like raspberry .Bake in a 350^ oven for 8-10 minutes. Leave cookies on sheet for 1 minute until set. Remove to wire rack or paper to cool completely.