Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent Double Chocolate Crinkle Treats
These Soft Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful combination of warm spices and rich chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and bringing holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- These cookies can be rolled in powdered sugar before baking for a crinkle effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies