A delicious flavor combination that will WOW everyone this Christmas… Chocolate and Gingerbread,
together in a great cut out cookie.
It’s no secret that December is COOKIE SEASON,
and these cookies are just perfect to bring to cookie exchanges, parties, enjoying while watching Christmas movies and to enjoy while cuddled up sipping on some hot cocoa.
Chocolate is always a great flavor now add to that the rich deliciousness of gingerbread…
the sweetness of molasses and the tanginess of ginger along with flavorful spices… this results in a spectacular flavor combo.
I’ve been making cut out cookies for YEARS, truly hundred and hundreds of cut out cookies, Be sure to check out my tips on cookie baking, icing and more in the following posts. It’ll save you lots of time and error since I made so many mistakes and am sharing what works well with you, with a little practice and some of my favorite tools you’ll be able to easily make perfect cookies too.
- cookie tips guide https://www.createdby-diane.com/cookie-tips
how to bake perfect cookies https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/09/how-to-bake-perfect-cut-out-cookies.html - Easy Cut Out Cookies https://www.createdby-diane.com/2011/07/sugar-cookie-recipe.html
- Cookie Dough Recipe that holds it’s shape https://www.createdby-diane.com/2011/07/sugar-cookie-recipe.html
- Soft Sugar Cookies and Frosting https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/05/soft-sugar-cookies.html
- How to ice cookies with a piping bag https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/07/how-to-ice-cookies-with-a-piping-bag.html
- Brush on glaze icing https://www.createdby-diane.com/2014/08/lemon-italian-cookies-with-lemon-icing.html
- resources, recipes, items, and instructions for baking perfect cookies https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/09/how-to-bake-perfect-cut-out-cookies.html
- royal icing recipe https://www.createdby-diane.com/2013/10/royal-icing-googly-eyes.html
I made about 15 dozen of these Christmas Tree Cookies in the last week.
I’ve made many, many dozens of gingerbread cookies this month and decided to make the chocolate gingerbread into Christmas Trees. I iced them with a green ribbon look and topped them with a tiny heart sprinkle.
I ended up making a single batch, then a double batch and am glad to say that I’m finished baking for at least a day!
It is Christmas after all and my oven needs a break!
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup melted and cooled 60% Cacao Ghirardelli Chips
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 egg
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Beat butter and sugar
- Add the molasses egg, vanilla, melted chocolate, cocoa, pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, salt and blend until all combined.
- Roll cookies on a floured surface and cut with gingerbread boy cookie cutter
- Place each tray of cut out cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes or until chilled
- Bake at 400 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm and lightly golden.
CLICK HERE for lots of Gingerbread Recipes
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
That swirly tree is my favorite!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Yum, and so pretty too!