Chocolate Gingersnaps

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Beat butter and grated ginger about 4 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar; beat until combined.
  3. Add molasses; beat until combined.
  4. Mix flour and spices.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water.
  6. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture.
  7. Beat in baking-soda mixture, then remaining half of flour mixture.
  8. Mix in chocolate; turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap.
  9. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick; seal with wrap; refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or more.
  10. Heat oven to 325°.
  11. Roll dough into 1 1/2- inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  12. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  13. Roll in granulated sugar.
  14. Bake until the surfaces crack slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
  15. Let cool 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

790 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 44.5g 57% DV
Carbs 102.4g 37% DV
Fiber 16.1g 57% DV
Sugar 50.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7168.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 929mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Calcium 218mg 17% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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