Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies Recipe. These soft and rich cookies combine the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with a luscious chocolate twist, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering. With no chilling time required, you can whip up a batch in just minutes—perfect for cookie swaps, holiday celebrations, or as a sweet gift for loved ones. The chewy texture and deep flavors will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup dark molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 4 ounces chocolate for ganache topping
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter with both sugars until light and creamy.
- Mix in molasses until combined, then add egg and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just mixed; stir gently to combine fully.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until puffed with cracks on top; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg