Dark Chocolate Gingerbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making dark chocolate gingerbread has become my favorite winter tradition, and I'm thrilled to share this recipe with you. What I love most is how quickly it comes together, ready in just under an hour from start to finish. Dark chocolate brings such a rich depth to these spiced cookies while providing powerful antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. The combination of fresh ginger, crystallized ginger, and warm cinnamon creates an irresistible flavor that fills your kitchen with the most comforting aroma. These treats are simple enough for a beginner baker yet impressive enough to gift to friends and family.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200dark chocolate chips
- 150brown sugar
- 100butter
- 3eggs
- 100ginger
- 250flour
- 2baking soda
- 2salt
- 50crystallized ginger
- 1vanilla extract
- 1cinnamon
- ½nutmeg
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a medium-sized tray to get the best results.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to use room temperature butter for the best results.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overbeat the mixture.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Tip: Use a wire whisk for the best results.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Stir in the crystallized ginger, dark chocolate chips, and brown sugar.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the chocolate chips evenly.
- 7
Pour the batter onto the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get the best results.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during baking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't slice the gingerbread until it has cooled completely.
- 10
Slice into squares and serve.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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