These Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cookies combine the classic flavors of gingerbread with the sweetness of chocolate chips, making them a delightful choice for the holiday season. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm cup of tea, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to bake festive Christmas cookies.
The recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. With a mix of spices and chocolate, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your collection of Christmas cookies recipes.
Festive Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cookies
These cookies feature a rich gingerbread base enhanced with chocolate chips, creating a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total baking time is around 10-12 minutes, yielding approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30-32 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
