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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Indulge in the rich, warm flavors of Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies. With their perfect blend of spices, chocolate, and a chewy texture, these cookies are a must-bake this season. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or gift them to loved ones for the holidays!
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Black Cocoa Powder or Dutch-process
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Packed Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips chopped
  • 1/2 cup Finely Diced Crystallized Ginger
  • 1/3 cup Demerara Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, kosher salt, cloves and nutmeg.
  3. In a bowl of an electric mixer add butter and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until fluffy.
  4. Pour in molasses and beat until combined.
  5. Slowly add in flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Dump in chocolate chips and crystallized ginger and mix just until incorporated.
  7. Using a 2 teaspoon cookies scoop, scoop out cookies, roll into a ball and roll in demerara sugar.
  8. Add cookies to prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch in between cookies.
  9. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. The tops of the cookies should just start to crack.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then cool completely on a baking rack.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They stay chewy and delicious!
  • Freezing: You can freeze the dough for up to three months. Scoop and freeze the cookie balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag.
  • Pairing: Serve with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage for the ultimate treat.
  • Variations: Feel free to add nuts or different spices to customize the flavor.
  • Gift Giving: Package these cookies in a festive tin to share with friends and family during the holidays.