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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

These are soft gingerbread cookies with molasses, spices, and a light chocolate flavor. The recipe includes chopped dark chocolate and candied ginger. This is a no-chill dough.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~14-16 large cookies)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chopped into small chunks
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger finely chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk dry ingredients (flour, spices, cocoa, baking soda, salt) in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add molasses and egg, mix until combined.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients on low speed until dough forms.
  • Fold in chopped dark chocolate and candied ginger.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 15-17 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Makes 14-16 large cookies.