Yeast Free Classic Molasses Ginger Cookies

Warm spices, deep molasses, and that signature crackled sugar crust — these cookies are the kind of thing that disappears from the counter before they've even fully cooled. The dough comes together with pantry staples like flour, butter, egg, and a generous hit of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, so there's nothing unusual to track down. Because the leavening here comes entirely from baking soda rather than yeast, anyone avoiding fermented or yeast-based ingredients can bake these without a second thought. The molasses adds a rich, slightly bitter depth that balances the sweetness beautifully and gives each cookie its chewy, soft center. Chilling the dough before baking is the secret to getting those perfectly round balls and that gorgeous crackle on top — don't skip it. Pull them from the oven when the centers still look just a touch underdone, because they'll set up perfectly as they cool and stay soft for days.

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