Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix
Delight in the cozy flavors of the season with this Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix! Perfect for gifting or indulging, this recipe combines the warm spices of classic gingerbread—like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—with the rich decadence of cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips for a unique twist. Packaged beautifully in a jar, the mix is both a thoughtful homemade gift and a convenient treat for holiday baking. With just a few added ingredients, you can roll out fragrant dough to create charming gingerbread people, ready to bake in under 10 minutes. Decorate with icing or enjoy as-is for a festive and chocolaty twist on a beloved holiday classic.
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Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Step 2
Layer the dry ingredient mixture into a 1-quart mason jar (or any airtight container) for gifting. Gently pack the mixture to maximize space.
Step 3
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and mini chocolate chips as separate layers in the jar. Seal tightly.
Step 4
To make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 5
Empty the jar contents into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (melted), 1/4 cup of molasses, and 1 large egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Step 6
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create gingerbread people shapes.
Step 7
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Optional: Decorate the cooled cookies with icing or additional chocolate for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (366.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1314.0 |
| Total Fat 19.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1895.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 318.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 269.5g | |
| Protein 15.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1145.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories