Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup oat bran or 1/2 cup wheat bran
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the oil, egg, 1 cup sugar and molasses and mix very well.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, bran, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.

3. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until well-blended.

4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (This is for easier handling).

5. Heat oven to 375°F.

6. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment.

7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the 1/4 cup sugar.

8. Place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and flatten the cookies with the bottom of a drinking glass, dipped in sugar.

9. Bake at 375°F for 7-10 minutes until cookies are set and tops are crackle-y.

10. Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.