Chocolate Gingersnaps Recipe

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Chocolate Gingersnaps
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Directions:

  1. Beat butter and grated ginger about 4 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar; beat until combined.
  3. Add molasses; beat until combined.
  4. Mix flour and spices.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water.
  6. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture.
  7. Beat in baking-soda mixture, then remaining half of flour mixture.
  8. Mix in chocolate; turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap.
  9. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick; seal with wrap; refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or more.
  10. Heat oven to 325°.
  11. Roll dough into 1 1/2- inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  12. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  13. Roll in granulated sugar.
  14. Bake until the surfaces crack slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
  15. Let cool 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 143.99 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 10%
Cholesterol 8.13mg 3%
Sodium 214.81mg 9%
Potassium 107.7mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.91g 7%
Sugars 12.13g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 1.26g 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 39.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 430.15 Kcal (1801 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.99g 10%
Cholesterol 24.3mg 3%
Sodium 641.73mg 9%
Potassium 321.76mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.47g 7%
Sugars 36.23g 49%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 6%
Protein 3.76g 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 3.1mg 6%
Calcium 118.6mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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