Crystallized Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies

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   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and crystallized ginger. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, at least 2 hours.

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined

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   . Bake until until set and edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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