These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season! Chewy ginger cookies dipped in dark chocolate.
I don’t usually post mid-week, but I couldn’t wait to share these festive Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies! They’re an easy and delicious option for cookie exchanges or holiday baking!
The idea for these cookies came from a Chocolate Gingerbread Cake I made recently. They reminded me of traditional Polish cookies my parents buy during the holidays—puffy, soft gingerbread entirely coated in chocolate! While those store-bought ones can often be dry, my version is perfectly chewy.
These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies are half-dipped in rich chocolate, giving you the best of both worlds.
Despite my past attempts for perfect photos not going well, I love how these turned out! The sunny weather made all the difference. Finally, we’ve set up all our Christmas decorations, which took us quite some time. We’re particularly excited about the new Christmas tree we found after searching for years!
After a day of struggle, we set it up, only to realize it was much larger than expected and not quite to our taste. In the end, we quickly brought our old tree back out—it’s just more beautiful! I couldn’t bear to part with it, even if I had to buy extra lights to fix it up.
Now, I sit by the glow of our beloved tree, enjoying a few Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies. The combination of chocolate and gingerbread is truly delightful and highlights the spirit of the season!
I opted to dip my cookies in dark chocolate, but feel free to use any chocolate you prefer. High-quality chocolate will elevate the flavor significantly, but even standard chocolate chips will work in a pinch.
These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gifts, or simply as delicious treats throughout the season.
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Tips for these Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies:
- I usually chill my cookie dough, but these actually bake better when not chilled.
- Using high-quality chocolate (like couverture) is recommended for the best flavor.
- Consider adding a touch of shortening to the melted chocolate to reduce fat bloom.
- Gold sanding sugar or chocolate flakes can add a decorative touch to your cookies.
- For an extra kick, include some chopped candied ginger in the dough or as a sprinkle on top!
Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies
These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season!
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 26 cookies
Calories: 188 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- Chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line your baking sheets.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Using a cookie scoop, roll dough into balls and dip the tops in sugar.
- Place on sheets, baking for 10-12 minutes until cracks form.
- Cool on sheets briefly, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with decorations if desired.