Combine oil and 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; add egg and beat well. Stir in molasses.
Combine flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, and ginger; add to molasses mixture, nixing well.
Roll dough into 1-inch; roll each ball in remaining in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire rack to cool.
Yield: 4 dozenRecipe submitted by Joyce on 6/25/00