Description
A recipe for Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  
• 8 tablespoons butter
  
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground
  
• 1/2 cup Grandmas Original or Robust Molasses
  
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
  
• 6 ounces chocolate chips
  
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Preparation
Sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and cocoa together. Set aside. Cream butter and ginger until light. Stir in molasses and 2 tablespoons sugar. Gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 325°F. Roll 1 tablespoon dough into ball with palms and flatten into disks. Dip in crushed candy canes and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition
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Serves
Yield: 2 dozen

Variations
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