Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsp baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
icing and decorations of your choice

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough; chill and reroll scraps.
Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Ice and decorate as desired. Yield: 3 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	197.63 Kcal (827 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.77g	4%
Cholesterol	11.33mg	4%
Sodium	71.19mg	3%
Potassium	78.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	38.54g	13%
Sugars	5.96g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	1%
Protein	2.94g	6%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	14.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.94 Kcal (1151 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.85g	4%
Cholesterol	15.76mg	4%
Sodium	99.04mg	3%
Potassium	109mg	2%
Total Carbs	53.62g	13%
Sugars	8.29g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	1%
Protein	4.09g	6%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	20.6mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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