These chewy ginger cookies without molasses are full of flavor with a little sharp bite from ginger that isn’t overwhelming and a hint of warm cinnamon. They’re soft and tender on the inside with a crispier edge for the perfect texture.
In a large bowl, mix the dark brown and granulated sugar with the room temperature butter until well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Add the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Mix until the flour is just combined.
Form 4 tablespoon sized cookie dough balls and roll them in granulated sugar. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet a few inches away from each other.
Bake the cookies at 375°F for 15 minutes until the edges are nice and golden but the centers are still on the lighter side. Let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Important note: if you make the dough balls smaller, the bake time will be less. Start checking around 10 minutes).