Chocolate-Gingerbread Hugs

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees F; you'll need a baking sheet.

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   Place chocolate and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave on high 1-2 minutes, until melted.

4. 4

   Stir until well blended and smooth.

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   Stir together gingerbread mix, chocolate mixture, flour and hot water in a large bowl with rubber spatula until well blended.

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   Put sugar in a small bowl.

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   With floured hands, shape scant tablespoons of dough into 1-inch balls.

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   Roll balls in sugar to coat.

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   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

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    Bake 10-12 minutes until tops crack slightly but are still soft to the touch.

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    Place baking sheet on a wire rack.

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    Immediately press a Hug in center of each cookie.

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    Transfer cookies from baking sheet to rack to cool completely.

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    Store airtight at cool room temperature up to 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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