True Spice Cookies

== Description ==
Mace and nutmeg are derived from the fruit of the same tree, Myristica fragrans, Mace is the thin, bright-red, lacelike covering over the shell of the nutmeg. Its flavor is similar to nutmeg's, but more delicate; if you don't have it on hand, substitute ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
For best results, the dough should chill for 8 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
STORE: In an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. The dough may be wrapped well and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Freeze the baked cookies in a heavy-duty resealable plastic food storage bag for 2 to 4 months.
* Washington Post.com
* Adapted from Olive Oil Baking, by Lisa A. Sheldon (Cumberland House, 2007).
* Makes about 36 cookies
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup olive oil
* ¼ cup molasses
* 1¼ cups sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1¾ cups flour
* 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
* 1½ teaspoons baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
* 1½ tablespoons ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon mace
* 2 teaspoons ground cloves
== Directions ==
# Whisk together the olive oil, molasses, 1 cup of the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
# In a separate medium bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, mace and cloves.
# Add to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
# Cover and refrigerate overnight.
# When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
# Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
# Place the remaining ¼ cup sugar in a small bowl.
# Use the palms of your hands to form the dough into 1½-inch balls, then roll them in the sugar.
# Place the balls on the baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart; bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies crack.
# Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
== Nutritional Information ==
* 112 Calories | 5g Fat | 1g saturated fat | 12 mg cholesterol | 90 mg sodium | 16g carbohydrates | 1g dietary fiber | 1g protien.
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