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Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies | Also The Crumbs Please

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy festive, spiced gingerbread cookies with a rich chocolate twist, perfect for holiday baking and decorating.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional for decorating

  • royal icing or chocolate (for decorating)

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add molasses, egg, vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients to form dough, chill for 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool cookies and decorate as desired.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and decorate once cooled.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, Cookies, gingerbread

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 80mg