| 1 | Cream together oil and sugar. |
| 2 | Add potatoes and continue creaming. |
| 3 | Mix in molasses. |
| 4 | Sift together the flour, soda, spices, and salt. |
| 5 | Stir into the first mixture. |
| 6 | Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. |
| 7 | Flatten to a thickness of 1/8 inch, using a greased flat bottomed glass. |
| 8 | Bake at 350 degrees until the cookies are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. |
| 9 | Remove from the baking sheet and cool. |
| 10 | Makes about 30 cookies. |
