Nutmeg Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies

Warm, spiced, and rolled in a crackly sugar crust, these molasses ginger cookies are the kind of treat that disappears from the cookie tin faster than you can refill it. The deep, bittersweet punch of unsulfured molasses pairs beautifully with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves — delivering all the cozy, old-fashioned flavor you want without a trace of nutmeg anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than you might think, because nutmeg has a way of sneaking into spiced baked goods, from pre-mixed spice blends to store-bought cookie doughs. Here, every ingredient is spelled out clearly, so you know exactly what's going into your dough. Chilling the dough before baking is the secret to getting those gorgeous crackled tops and chewy centers — pull them out while the middles still look slightly underdone and let the residual heat do the rest. A simple roll in granulated sugar before baking gives each cookie a satisfying crunch on the outside that contrasts perfectly with the soft, gingery interior. These are the kind of cookies that make your whole kitchen smell incredible and taste even better.

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