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Chewy Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

As we now know, it’s fall and I love it. I know, I just waxed poetic about this, but I mean, how could I not? It’s sweater weather, the beginning of the holiday season, and it just begs for me to bake.

I can turn my oven on all day and not even care.

Apple and pumpkin are sure to make repeat appearances.

Caramel and chocolate have never been more appropriate.

Ginger and cinnamon and spice, all definitely some of my favorite flavors, will become staples through the fall and deep into winter.

The trouble with this oh-so-perfect baking season is that it can be hard to decide what to bake next…so many baked goods, so little time, right?

I mean, what’s a girl to do when she can’t decide between what kind of cookie to bake?

Chewy ginger or chocolate chip?

These are life altering decisions here.

It’s serious business.

So, I just decided to throw some chips into my favorite ginger cookie and balance was restored.

It really was a close call.

A good call at that, ’cause who knew how good chocolate paired with molasses laden, spicy goodness would be!?

I never knew, but now, I totally do.

Thank goodness.

Chewy Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

I used this recipe that I posted on my blog a zillion years ago (circa 2008), which was originally adapted from Joy the Baker. These cookies are darned good and are totally perfect for making friends. I tweaked a few things this time around and added a hefty dose of chocolate chips. This time I rolled the cookies in some Swedish Pearl Sugar that’s been languishing in the back of my pantry for days. Dayz ya’llz. Fancy sugar is so not necessary…turbinado, raw sugar, sanding sugar, or plain ol’ granulated will work just as well. You could even skip out on the whole rolling business, but I wouldn’t. It gives the cookies a crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the chewy cookie.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon dried ginger

1/2 teaspoon fresh, grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup olive oil

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh, grated ginger root

1 large egg, room temperature

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla

As many chocolate chips as you’d like. I’d start with at least 1 cup.

Sugar of your choice, for rolling.

Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper, set aside.

In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, dry spices, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer beat butter, oil, brown sugar, and fresh ginger together until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides of the bowl and add egg, beating well to combine. Scrape down sides of the bowl again and beat in molasses and vanilla to combine. Add in dry ingredients all at once and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be quite soft and sticky. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Using a cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop chilled dough into rounds and roll in your palms to create a ball. Roll each ball in sugar and place on prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly, leaving at least 1-inch between rounds as these cookies will spread. Bake cookies on the middle rack for 11-13 minutes. Place unbaked cookies/dough in the refrigerator between batches. Cool baked cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Meagan

    September 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    These look so yummy!! If you don’t mind my asking, where did you get your cute straws?

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 28, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks Meagan! I ordered the straws online from Kikkerland ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Megan

    September 28, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Lovely! These cookies look super tasty and warm too.

    They are also styled to perfection. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm

      Megan, thanks girrrl!

      Reply
  3. Ali

    September 28, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Yummy!! The cookies look superbly delicious ๐Ÿ™‚ Haven’t had a spicy chocolate cookie for quite a while now think i need one of yours… Just perfect.

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 4:09 am

      Ali, I hope you try them!

      Reply
  4. alana

    September 29, 2011 at 12:13 am

    did you just say chewy? ginger? chocolate? COOKIE?! excuse me, i may need a moment…

    (these look FAB!)

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 4:09 am

      Alana, it’s true, I did ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks!

      Reply
  5. NicoleD

    September 29, 2011 at 5:36 am

    These are gorgeous!! I see that they are a sensation on Pinterest, yay! You said it, so much baking, so little time!

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 6:44 am

      Pinterest is just the best! Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  6. Carolyn Jung

    September 29, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I can’t resist anything with ginger in it. And “chewy” is my most fave texture in a cookie. These look like total winners to me. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 8:21 am

      Carolyn, ginger is where it’s at! Chewy cookies always win in my book too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Rhiannon {Hey Gorg}

    September 29, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    YUM! And your photography looks as amazing as ever love ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks Rhi!

      Reply
  8. Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen

    September 29, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    These look delicious, and the photos are amazing!

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2011 at 5:39 pm

      I think they are my new fave cookie! Thanks Maggie ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets

    September 30, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    That sugar is so cute! And these sound dynamite in taste, too.

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 30, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      Xiaolu, isn’t it sweet?!

      Reply
  10. jessica

    October 13, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Delicious!! I just made them and they are yuuuummmy. They go great with a glass of milk or hot cocoa. These will definitely be a great addition to my Christmas plate of goodies. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 13, 2011 at 11:06 am

      Jessica, nice! I am SO happy that you liked them!

      Reply
  11. alya

    June 11, 2012 at 7:13 am

    those cookies look so good! AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!

    Reply
    • cindy

      June 12, 2012 at 7:34 am

      thank you Alya!

      Reply

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