Description
Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm ginger spices, resulting in a soft and chewy treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, these cookies not only boast an impressive flavor profile but are also visually stunning. With their versatile nature, you can easily customize them to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg