Soy Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies

Warm spices, deep molasses, and that signature crackled sugar crust — these cookies are the kind that make your whole kitchen smell like the holidays. The dough comes together with pantry staples like butter, flour, molasses, and a bold blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, so there's no need to hunt down specialty ingredients or stress over hidden additives. Soy has a sneaky way of showing up in packaged cookies and even some margarines, but this recipe keeps things clean with straightforward, whole ingredients from start to finish. Chilling the dough before baking is the secret to getting that perfectly chewy center with slightly crisp edges — don't skip it. Rolling each ball in granulated sugar before it hits the oven gives you that beautiful sparkle and a subtle crunch that makes every bite feel a little special. Pull them out while the centers still look just underdone, because they'll set up perfectly as they cool and stay soft for days.

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