Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent Double Chocolate Crinkle Treats
Delight in these soft gingerbread cookies with a rich double chocolate twist, perfect for holiday treats and gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the dough into balls and roll them in sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies