There is a bit of chocolate mixed into the gingerbread cookie dough, and there are chunks of chocolate in the actual baked cookies too!  The recipe calls for Dutch cocoa powder.  Use it if you have it, otherwise… don’t fret!  You can sub regular cocoa powder if need be. You know what makes these cookies really amazing?  Fresh ginger.  Gingerbread cookies typically have molasses and spices to give them that wonderful gingerbread aroma and flavor.  Fresh ginger added to these cookies gives them an extra flavor boost. They’re wonderful!

This recipe is originally from Martha Stewart.  She has always been good at cookie creations, and this recipe is no exception. It’s a great cookie to add to holiday cookie platters, but truthfully… you can make these all year long and enjoy them. I baked them for the first time years ago to send on a camping trip with the guys. They absolutely loved them! They’re chocolatey with that hint of ginger. It’s a really unique cookie recipe.

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