Chocolate Gingerbread Men
Transform your holiday baking with these irresistible Chocolate Gingerbread Men—an elegant twist on the classic festive treat. This recipe combines the deep, rich flavor of cocoa with the warming spices of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for cookies that are as indulgent as they are nostalgic. The perfectly balanced dough creates soft, chewy gingerbread figures that are easy to roll, cut, and decorate with icing or melted chocolate, adding a personalized touch to your holiday dessert table. Ready in just 40 minutes (including bake time), these delightful cookies are perfect for creating cherished family moments or gifting to loved ones. Whether you're looking for a new holiday favorite or a creative spin on gingerbread, these Chocolate Gingerbread Men are sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters molasses
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams decorating icing or melted chocolate
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 2
Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 8
Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.
Step 9
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just firm. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Decorate the cooled cookies with icing or melted chocolate as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1053.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4203.2 |
| Total Fat 164.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 91.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 595.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2703.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 683.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 412.3g | |
| Protein 49.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 701.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 32.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3864.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories