Chocolate Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Chocolate Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup mild flavor molasses; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild flavor molasses
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar

1
Place chocolate into bowl.
2
Microwave 1 minute; stir.
3
Continue microwaving, stirring every 15 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth; set aside.
4
Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5
Add molasses and gingerroot; continue beating until well mixed.
6
Add all remaining ingredients except melted chocolate and sugar; continue beating until well mixed.
7
Stir in melted chocolate.
8
Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled.
9
Heat oven to 350F.
10
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.
11
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
12
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are set and tops are cracked.
13
Do not over bake.
14
Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute; remove to cooling rack.
15
Cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup mild flavor molasses, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Gingersnaps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Gingersnaps

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