Hazelnut Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies

Few cookies hit the way a warm, crackle-topped molasses ginger cookie does — that deep, spiced sweetness is pure nostalgia in every bite. The combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves layered into a rich molasses dough creates something that smells incredible baking and tastes even better. Packaged spice cookies and holiday tins can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and undisclosed ingredients are everywhere. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just pantry staples like flour, butter, sugar, molasses, and egg, with zero nut-based ingredients anywhere in the mix. Chilling the dough before baking is the secret to getting that signature crackled top and chewy center, so don't skip the refrigerator step. Rolling each ball in granulated sugar before it hits the oven gives the edges a subtle crunch that contrasts perfectly with the soft, pillowy middle. These are the kind of cookies that disappear fast, so you might want to bake both sheets.

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