Chewy Chocolate-Gingerbread Cookies

These are a great alternative to gingerbread cookies. The combination of spices and chocolate will delight both children and adults.

Ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1-1/2 cups, plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and grated ginger until whitened, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add molasses; beat until combined.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1-1/2 teaspoons bowiling water. Beat half of the flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in baking soda mixture, then remaining half of the flour mixture. Mix in chocolate; turn out onto a piece of parchment. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick; refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or more.
4. Heat oven to 325. Roll dough into 1-1/2 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Roll in granulated sugar. Bake until the surfaces crack slightly; 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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   Sharen Karen

   Posted on December 24, 2010

   I love Chocolate-Gingerbread Cookies, thanks for sharing this

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