Posted on Tuesday, 26th October 2010 by Grace Massa Langlois
Martha does it again with Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, a simple cookie recipe that delivers flavour and texture in a big way.
I can’t say that I am a big fan of gingerbread cookies but my kids love them! This cookie has a wonderful combination of fresh and ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, molasses, and my favourites, cocoa and semisweet chocolate chunks.
My favourite thing about baking gingerbread cookies is the sweet, spicy smell of ginger and cinnamon wafting throughout the house. The aroma reminds me that Christmas (my favourite holiday!) is right around the corner.
Put away your rolling pin and cookie cutters! No decorating required! This isn’t your typical gingerbread cookie. It is softer in texture and chewy. In fact, they’re almost gooey with the addition of the chocolate chunks.
Rolling the cookies in sugar just prior to baking gives it a sweet crunch and a wonderful contrast to the moist, spicy interior.
This is a sophisticated gingerbread cookie with a spicy zing that adults will love.
If you would like a more typical recipe for gingerbread cookies, Laura from Got Chocolate shares her Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies and the perfect way to dress them up in cute boxes for gift giving.
Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
(from Martha Stewart, Cookies)
Makes 2 Dozen
- 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ¼ pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled ginger
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons boiling water
- 7 ounces best-quality semi-sweet chocolate, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Line 2 baking sheets with non-stick baking paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and the grated fresh ginger on medium speed until lightened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar; beat until combined.
- Add the molasses; beat until combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in boiling water.
- Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in the baking soda mixture, then the remaining half of the flour mixture.
- Mix in the chocolate; turn dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Pat out to a 1-inch thickness; seal with wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Roll dough into 1½-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Chill 20 minutes. Roll in granulated sugar. Bake until surfaces just begin to crack, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Cookies are best the day they are made, but can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 5 days.
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Tags: after school treat, afternoon tea, chocolate cookies, chocolate dessert, dessert, desserts, Martha Stewart cookies, spiced cookies
Posted in Baking & Pastry, Baking Mise en Place, Pastry Doughs & Batter, Recipes
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October 26th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
While I don’t LOVE gingerbread, I might be more of a fan if it had chocolate in it!
October 27th, 2010 at 8:24 am
You know, this is a better use of the delicious dough too because it doesn’t require cutting them in little gingerbread men pieces. These look so delicious. I’m going to have to make these soon! Thanks for the yummy recipe…and this is the perfect time of year for it too!
October 27th, 2010 at 9:35 am
They look wonderful. I almost never see these with chocolate chunks though….nice addition. I don’t crave these cookies often, but fall usually brings on the need to bake some.
October 27th, 2010 at 10:48 am
This feels so christmassy! The cookies look delicious! I love chewy gingerbread cookies!
October 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am
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October 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
These look great! I’ll take ten dozen of them, thank you!
October 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
omigosh these look soooooo good!!! I just LOVE gingerbread, especially the soft and chewy variety. I think I will just have to bake these sometime very soon!
October 27th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Love the addition of chocolate to these classic cookies.
October 27th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I wouldn’t think that gingerbread and chocolate would go together. I guess I’d have to try these to see!
October 27th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
i don’t like real ginger, but i love ground ginger and gingersnap cookies! i might have to try this recipe
October 27th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Love! I must make these are presents for xmas!
October 28th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I love gingerbread cookies. I always make them around the holidays. I have always made them into gingerbread men. You just can’t beat a soft and chewy gingerbread cookie.
October 28th, 2010 at 11:31 am
these cookies looks so delicious! I`d like to try this!
have a nice time,
Paula
October 29th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Love ginger flavoured cookies! THese would make a perfect gift. And I love your cake stand. Beautiful!
October 29th, 2010 at 9:17 am
I love the addition of chocolate to these! They definitely make these cookies more appealing!
October 29th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Love the cookies and your photos!
October 29th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Thank you so much Adelina!
October 29th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I so agree Peggy!
October 31st, 2010 at 8:57 am
Beautiful and delicious cookies. Congratulations onthe Top 9!
October 31st, 2010 at 9:50 am
Thank you Elizabeth! Have a happy halloween!
November 11th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I made these last night, and they are so good. Ginger and chocolate, yum.
November 11th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
So happy you enjoyed Hana.
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December 5th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
This is mouthwatering. Thanks for sharing!
December 11th, 2011 at 8:09 am
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March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 am
This chocolate chunked cookie sounds delightful
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