Description
Delightful cookies with rich chocolate and spicy ginger flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and fold in the grated fresh ginger.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in any chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are still soft.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter. If you don’t have molasses, honey can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, chocolate, ginger, festive treats