My favorite new gingerbread

I've fallen in love with this recipe. My friend's mom made these for a little "ladies' night" jewelry party we had last Christmas. I asked for the recipe then, but didn't get around to making this lovely little treat until just a few weeks ago. Oh my! I think I've made six batches, for various occasions, so far this month. I now have the recipe memorized, and have bought a new, bigger jar of molasses to continue my addiction. I know I said I wouldn't make this into a foodie blog. But trust me, you'll want to try this one... It's just that easy, and that good! 

(We put m&ms in ours, just to make it festive. Red hots would be better, but CVS had none.) Enjoy!!

Quick Ginger Snap Bars

1 c. sugar    

1/2 c. oil    

1/4 c. molasses    

1 egg      

Mix the above ingredients together, then add:
2 c. flour    

1 1/2 tsp baking soda    

1/2 tsp salt    

3/4 tsp cinnamon

3/4 tsp ginger

3/4 tsp cloves

Divide dough into two balls. Roll each ball into a log about 12 inches long. Put both logs on one large cookie sheet. Flatten each about 3 inches wide, sprinkle with sugar, bake 9-10 min at 375. Bars will spread to fill up the cookie sheet. Cool a little and cut into bars while warm.

(Thanks to Ann McDowell and her mom for this one!!)