Chocolate Dipped Ginger Molasses Cookies

Recipe 

2 1/2 c. sugar, divided

1 1/2 c. oil

2 eggs

1/2 c. molasses

4c. all-purpose flour

4t. baking soda

1T. ground ginger

2t. cinnamon

1t. salt

 

2 11oz. pkgs. white chocolate chips

Combine 2 cups sugar and oil in a mixing bowl; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses.

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl; gradually blend into molasses mixture. Shape dough into one-inch balls and roll in remaining sugar; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly touched. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute stirring until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place cookies on wax paper to harden.