Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease several baking sheets with vegetable oil spray. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, with and electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together oil, molasses, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Beat in half of dry ingredients just until mixed. Using a large wooden spoon, stir in remaining dry ingredients just until evenly incorporated. Batter will be stiff. Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes. Using your hands, roll each portion of dough into 25 1-inch (3cm) balls, dip into sugar and place 2 inches (5cm) apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.