Vanilla Dipped Gingersnaps


2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar for rolling
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1/4 cup shortening

In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. 
Beat in eggs, one at a time. 
Stir in molasses. 
Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture 
and mix well.

Shape into 3/4-in. balls and roll in sugar. 
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. 
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cookie springs back when touched lightly. 
Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. 
Dip cookies halfway into the melted chips; allow excess to drip off.
Place on waxed paper to set.


Source: Gooseberry Patch