Description
Soft, chewy cookies infused with spicy ginger and rich chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: in a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the ginger and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and roll in sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour. Adjust baking time for larger cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, ginger cookies, holiday baking, family recipe, festive treats