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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Anna McMurren  PHOTO BY: Alex Q. 

"Very good, and not to hard to make."
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 20 times with an average star rating of 3.4
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine butter or margarine, molasses, and unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Heat until chocolate melts. Stir until smooth.
  2. Sift together flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and salt. Stir in melted chocolate mixture and milk. Mix well. Chill until firm.
  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) for about 10 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by sketts 
I got this recipe to use up some molasses and cocao powder that had been sitting around, but i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by JENNYC819 
Absolutley delicious, just what I was looking for! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by MAKOAK 
Very good and tasty. This is the best recipe for gingerbread cookies I've seen so far.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2002 by STARCHILD1166 
I was a bit nervous about these because of the strong scent of molasses. My nephews were the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by BrandiNJ 
Delicious! My kids loved them! So chewey! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by L. Morales 
Not only easy to make, but a great recipe. The chocolate and gingerbread flavors blend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Michigan Mommy 
These are nice cookies if you like real gingerbread. My picky husband who requested... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Annie 
Only good if you like bitter coffee flavors. Every one thought they were espresso cookies. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by DG 
I won't make these again. I followed the directions exactly, but they tasted weird. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by Norwedish Princess 
If you're looking for something different, this is it. An odd flavor combo, but I did not... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 196

  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 137mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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