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    Chocolate Gingerbread Boys & Girls


    Source of Recipe


    www.verybestbaking.com

    List of Ingredients




    2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    2 3/4 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    3 tablespoons butter, softened
    3 tablespoons sugar
    1/2 cup molasses
    1/4 cup water
    16 ounces vanilla frosting, colored as desired -- for decoration

    Recipe



    MICROWAVE 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth; cool to room temperature. COMBINE flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in small mixer bowl until creamy; beat in molasses and melted chocolate. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with water, beating until smooth. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

    PREHEAT oven to 350° F. ROLL half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface with floured rolling pin. Cut dough into gingerbread boy and girl shapes using cookie cutters or a stencil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. BAKE for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. PLACE remaining morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave for 10 seconds; knead until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to pipe chocolate. Decorate with piped frosting or icing. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
 

 

 

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