Chewy Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies
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Chewy chocolate gingersnap cookies are a variation of the traditional gingerbread-flavored crispy Christmas cookie. This chewy version uses brown sugar, molasses, gingerbread seasonings, and chocolate to bring out an amazing chocolate gingerbread flavor.
You might also like our chewy chocolate peppermint cookies!
What Are Gingersnap Cookies?
Gingersnaps are cookies that are traditionally very crispy and make a snapping sound when you bite into them. They are made with gingerbread.
Our version is a chewy gingersnap with chocolate!
Cookie Ingredients
- brown sugar
- butter
- egg
- molasses
- vanilla
- flour, baking powder, and baking soda
- cocoa and chocolate chips
- cinnamon, cardamom, and ground cloves
- sugar
How to Make This Cookie Recipe
In a large mixing bowl or electric mixer, combine brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and molasses. Gradually add the melted butter and whisk until smooth.
Next, sift the cocoa powder and add to the other ingredients. Stir to combine.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Add the mini chocolate chips and gently fold them in the cookie dough.
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prep cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Pour sugar into the small bowl. Set aside.
Using a small cookie scoop make small balls of dough and roll each one in white sugar until they’re coated. Place sugar-coated balls on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass, grently press each ball down. Be careful not to make them too flat.
Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on cookie sheet.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Want More Christmas Cookies?
- Christmas Wreath Cornflake Cookies
- Ooey Gooey Christmas Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Pinwheel Sugar Cookies
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Cookies
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Fruitcake Cookies
- Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
- Frosted Christmas Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips mini
- 1/4 cup sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or electric mixer, combine brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and molasses. Whisk until smooth.1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup molasses
- Next, sift the cocoa powder and add the other dry ingredients. Stir to combine.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and gently fold them in the cookie dough.3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Sprinkle with sugar for coating.1/4 cup sugar
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I would like to make these cookies tomorrow for our Christmas. I don’t see ginger list in the ingredients, how much ginger do you use?
Although they are called gingersnap cookies, they are actually made with cinnamon, cardamom, and ground cloves.