CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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My mother Esther created this recipe, and I've been making the cookies in her honor every Christmas since then. People can't get enough of the molasses and chocolate flavor combination.-Karen Sue Garback-Pristera, Albany, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing and decorations of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough; chill and reroll scraps., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Ice and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Nsubuga Nickolas
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Tracey Goodwin
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I'm going to try making these cookies with different types of chocolate chips. I think white chocolate chips would be really good.


Kay HIGGS
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These cookies are so cute! I love the little gingerbread men shapes.


Muhammad Muzzamil
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Bashar Baker
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. I always have some on hand during the holidays.


mr_faisu_07 official
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the cookies a rich and decadent flavor.


Razaq Zaynab
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These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're festive and delicious.


Whtvrthfkuwnt
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I didn't have any molasses so I substituted maple syrup. The cookies still turned out great!


EVOIX De La Luz
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I overbaked them.


Zoe Angeles
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Md nirob Hossain
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My family loved these cookies! They were so flavorful and festive.


Nawid Khan
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These cookies are the perfect balance of soft and chewy. I highly recommend them!


Marcus Price
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for holiday baking.


Uzoechi Zion
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These cookies were super easy to make. Even my young kids were able to help me.


Yusuf Muhammed
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these ones were really good. The chocolate chips added a nice touch.


Kibrea Arif
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I made these cookies for my kids and they devoured them! They said they were the best cookies they've ever had.


Ivan Sserunjogi
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Adejumo Omotoyosi
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The hint of ginger really complements the chocolate.


Matthew Lamb
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out amazing!


Zobia Sajid
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These gingerbread cookies were absolutely delicious! The perfect combination of chocolate and ginger, with a soft and chewy texture. I'll definitely be making these again for Christmas!


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