Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the festive delight of Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies! This irresistible recipe combines the warmth of traditional gingerbread spices with rich chocolate, creating a soft and chewy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With no chilling time required, you can whip up these delectable cookies quickly, making them an ideal choice for cookie swaps or thoughtful gifts. Their inviting aroma and delightful taste will surely impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup dark molasses, not blackstrap
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
- 4 ounces (115 g) chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 room temperature butter with granulated and dark brown sugars until creamy.
- Add molasses and mix well, then incorporate the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls using a cookie scoop and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on baking sheets spaced apart and bake for 10–11 minutes until puffy and cracked on top.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg