CHEWY CHOCOLATE-GINGERBREAD COOKIES
A combination of fresh and ground ginger, molasses, and chunks of semisweet chocolate makes the cookies sophisticated enough for adults but chocolaty enough for children.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and grated ginger until lightened, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add molasses; beat until combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in baking-soda mixture, then remaining half of flour mixture. Mix in chocolate; turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick; seal with wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough into 1 1/2- inch balls; place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Roll in granulated sugar. Bake until the surfaces crack slightly, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Cookies are best the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD CAKE
This cozy spiced loaf cake gets a triple dose of ginger - ground, fresh and crystallized - and the totally delicious addition of chocolate. A pour of molasses and an assortment of other warm spices help round out the flavors, and buttermilk makes it extra moist. Serve slightly warm slices of this gingerbread with a bit of vanilla ice cream for a simple and satisfying dessert. Bonus: Baking this cake will make your house smell amazing.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories cakes, quick breads, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Line pan with parchment paper and butter and flour the paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices until well combined.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine brown sugar and butter. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing for about 20 seconds in between each and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Add molasses, fresh ginger and lemon zest and mix to combine.
- Set mixer to low and alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk in 3 additions, beginning and ending with dry. Stir until a few spots of flour remain. Remove the bowl from the mixer and, with a spatula, fold in the crystallized ginger and chocolate.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top and bake the cake until set and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 433, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 304 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CHOCOLATE GINGER CAKE
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the batter and sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the velvety ganache. -Amber Evans, Beaverton, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet., Place milk chocolate in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and cloves; add 1 tablespoon flour mixture to milk chocolate and toss to coat., In a large bowl, beat oil, molasses and sugar until blended. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in baking soda until dissolved, then ginger. Add to oil mixture; beat until blended. Gradually add remaining flour mixture, beating on low speed just until moistened. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs and egg yolks; stir into batter until combined., Fold in milk chocolate. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes., Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cool cake completely on wire rack., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 2 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth; cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cake; sprinkle with crystallized ginger. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
FRESH GINGER GINGERBREAD
The perfect addition to your holiday spread. Serve warm with butter or even with some vanilla ice cream. Delicious!
Provided by monique.j.jimenez
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Graduall add the sugar and continue beating well after each addition. Add the molasses and beat until well blended. Add the ginger, zest, and spices. Add salt. Mix the soda with the vinegar in a small bowl and add to the batter. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the flour by hand alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. After each addition stir only enough to combine. Spread the batter evenly into dish and bake for 55 to 60 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.3, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 195.4, Carbohydrate 82.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 49.2, Protein 6.1
CHOCOLATE GINGERSNAPS
When my daughter, Jennifer, was 15 years old, she created this recipe as a way to combine two of her favorite flavors. They're perfect with a glass of milk. -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the molasses, water and gingerroot. Combine the flour, cocoa, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° until tops begin to crack, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
REAL GINGERBREAD
Categories Cake Mixer Egg Ginger Dessert Bake Cinnamon Molasses Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 9 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat together butter, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, and ginger in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low and mix in flour mixture until smooth, then add hot water and mix until combined (batter may appear curdled).
- Pour batter into pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to warm in pan on a rack.
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