Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix
Delight in the cozy flavors of the season with this Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix! Perfect for gifting or indulging, this recipe combines the warm spices of classic gingerbread—like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—with the rich decadence of cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips for a unique twist. Packaged beautifully in a jar, the mix is both a thoughtful homemade gift and a convenient treat for holiday baking. With just a few added ingredients, you can roll out fragrant dough to create charming gingerbread people, ready to bake in under 10 minutes. Decorate with icing or enjoy as-is for a festive and chocolaty twist on a beloved holiday classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Layer the dry ingredient mixture into a 1-quart mason jar (or any airtight container) for gifting. Gently pack the mixture to maximize space.
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and mini chocolate chips as separate layers in the jar. Seal tightly.
To make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Empty the jar contents into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (melted), 1/4 cup of molasses, and 1 large egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create gingerbread people shapes.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Decorate the cooled cookies with icing or additional chocolate for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1896 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.3 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
