Brazil Nut Free Cassava & Ginger Spiced Cookies

These warmly spiced cookies are the kind of treat that fills your kitchen with the most incredible aroma — deep molasses, bright ginger, and a whisper of turmeric that makes the whole batch feel a little exotic. Built on cassava flour and arrowroot starch, they're naturally grain-free and completely free from tree nuts, so you don't have to scrutinize a single label or worry about what might be hiding in a store-bought alternative. The combination of blackstrap molasses and maple syrup gives them a rich, complex sweetness that goes way beyond your average spiced cookie, while Ceylon cinnamon keeps the flavor bright rather than heavy. Apple cider vinegar might seem like an unexpected addition, but it works with the baking soda to give these cookies just the right lift and a satisfying snap at the edges. Chilling the dough before rolling is the move that makes everything come together cleanly — you get crisp, defined shapes that hold up beautifully through baking. They firm up perfectly as they cool, so resist the urge to overbake and trust the process.

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