Chocolate Gingerbread Men

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Chocolate Gingerbread Men
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The Ultimate Guide to Baking and Decorating Cookies, Shipped Right to Your Door

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The Ultimate Guide to Baking and Decorating Cookies, Shipped Right to Your Door

Chocolate Gingerbread Men Recipe

These chocolate gingerbread men are a fun take on a traditional holiday cookie. They are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg and made with cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips for a rich, chocolatey flavour.

Ingredients

Time Needed

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes

Instructions

  • Cream together the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix in the molasses and egg until well combined.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually until well combined.
  • Mix in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Using a cookie cutter, cut out gingerbread men and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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