CRYSTALLIZED GINGERBREAD CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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This recipe is the best of twp worlds-gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose between them. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • 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., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Golam Azam
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Kyle Black
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were soft and chewy with the perfect amount of spice.


Hwaida Ishak
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Yonahr Timotheo
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I love the crystallized ginger in these cookies. It adds a nice bit of spice and crunch.


Bristy Ahmmed
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shai White
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These cookies were a bit dry. I think I needed to add more butter.


Lorenzo Fuller
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These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll try making them again with less ginger next time.


Abdul Jabbar (Khaskheli)
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I love the combination of gingerbread and chocolate chips. These cookies are the perfect holiday treat.


Mobeen Rehman
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great. I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet and they were perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Kalavathi Kalavathi
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these cookies changed my mind. They were so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making them again next Christmas.


Jahed Hassan
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These cookies were a hit! They were so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of spice. I loved the crystallized ginger and chocolate chips, which added a nice crunch and sweetness.