Ingredients for Chocolate Gingerbread Drops
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- All Purpose Flour
- Dried Tart Cherry
- Bittersweet Chocolate
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How to Make Chocolate Gingerbread Drops
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and ¾ cup packed brown sugar on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and ½ teaspoon salt. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in 1 large egg and ⅓ cup molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Add more flour by hand if needed to prevent sticking.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped candied cherries and ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
