ESTHER'S GINGERY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Provided by Esther Sung

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Shower     Christmas Eve     Party     Butter     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger*
*Crystallized or candied ginger has been cooked in sugar syrup and coated with coarse sugar. It's available at specialty shops and some supermarkets. Sung recommends Reed's and the Ginger People's.
Special Equipment
2 large baking sheets; parchment paper

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and a second rack in the lower third then preheat to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, and brown sugar and beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in 3 batches, stirring until just combined. Add the bittersweet and semisweet chocolate chips and the candied ginger and fold until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic directly on the dough's surface, and chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Drop the dough by heaping 2 tablespoons onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Bake, switching the cookies between the upper and lower racks about halfway through baking, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool the cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking cookies on cooled baking sheets. DO AHEAD: The cookies can be baked ahead and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days.

Matthew Okoro
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These cookies are a waste of time. They're not even worth the effort of making them.


San Naumiec
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nonkasana Liyabona
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Orbott A
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


Sarmad Raza
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


BLINKSTARS MONBEBELOVES
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Elgizk Novruzlu
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These cookies are delicious! The ginger and chocolate chips complement each other perfectly.


Braden Terry
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The ginger flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the chocolate chips.


Boo Clark
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them with ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Md jakir Hosen
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of ginger and chocolate. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting cookie recipe.


Jt Refhate
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, with a delicious gingery flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of richness. I'll definitely be making these again!