Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Delight Cookies Recipe
These chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies combine the rich flavors of cocoa and spices for a delightful treat. Perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet snack.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup crystallized ginger finely chopped
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
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, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crystallized ginger if using.
- Scoop dough and roll into balls, optionally rolling in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra sweetness, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.