Ingredients for Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- Ground Cloves
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp water
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Chocolaty Gingerbread People Cookie Mix
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp ground cloves.
- Set aside.
- In a 1-quart jar, layer the following ingredients in this order: 3 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar (firmly pack with the back of a spoon).
- Add ¾ cup granulated sugar, then the cocoa mixture from step 1.
- Seal the jar tightly.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
- This recipe makes enough mix for approximately 40 cookies.
- **To make chocolaty gingerbread people:**
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and ½ cup shortening with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 2 tbsp molasses, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually beat in as much of the cookie mix from the jar as you can using the mixer.
- Stir in the remaining cookie mix using a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough to ⅛ inch thickness.
- Use 4-5 inch gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cutouts about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly firm.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
11g
Carbs
5g
