Caffeine Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies

Warm spices, rich molasses, and that signature crackled sugar crust — these cookies are the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. The dough comes together with pantry staples like flour, butter, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, so there's nothing mysterious hiding in the ingredient list. For anyone keeping an eye on caffeine, this recipe is a natural fit since every component is completely free of it — no chocolate, no tea extracts, no surprises. Chilling the dough before baking is the secret to getting those beautifully domed, crinkly tops rather than flat, spread-out rounds. Rolling each ball in granulated sugar before it hits the oven gives you that satisfying crunch on the outside while the center stays soft and chewy. Baking one sheet at a time and pulling them while the centers still look slightly underdone is the move — they set up perfectly as they cool and stay tender for days. These are the kind of cookies that disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch.

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