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My mother Esther created this recipe, and I've been making the cookies in her honor every Christmas since then. People can't get enough of the molasses and chocolate flavor combination.—Karen Sue Garback-Pristera, Albany, New York
This recipe is:
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 92 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010
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Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by TINA.AISEL
I took a batch in for my second-grade class. They loved the way the red hot candies had their mouths "flaming". It was good for them to try new flavors.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by kat83
Tasted just fine to me!
Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by katysue618
I made this recipe because my 5 yr. old grandson has been asking for gingerbread men cookies. I am sure that the gingerbread refers to the shape. I did not add ginger because I don't think that he would have loved them as much as he did. The cocoa flavor, I think is what makes it good to him
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by jessanne1101
They were so yummy
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by coupals
Thank you for the review and confirmation. I like the previous statement that it is reference to the shape....I don't know about you but I LOVE thinking outside of the box and making a new favorite of old recipes, that's the whole reason I subscribe to TOH--Way to go Karen, 5 stars!
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by KScales
Due to the comments here, the Test Kitchen has reviewed this recipe again. We agree with Gr8cook17's comment below. These are called Gingerbread cookies due to the shape. However, the molasses also provides a gingerbread-like flavor. The recipe is correct as published.Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Due to the comments here, the Test Kitchen has reviewed this recipe again. We agree with Gr8cook17's comment below. These are called Gingerbread cookies due to the shape. However, the molasses also provides a gingerbread-like flavor. The recipe is correct as published.
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Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2010 by Gr8cook17
Did any of you consider GINGER bread is generic for the shape and perhaps ginger would fight with the cocoa's flavor so it was omitted on purpose? My rating was for the dough w/o ginger-yummy!
Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2010 by kylady717
Don't anyone reread these recipes before they are posted ? Who ever heard of gingerbread without ginger ????? Are these recipes tested before they are posted also ??
Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2010 by sdtdcd1@aol.com
Yes, add ginger same time as cinnamon, and other dry ingredients.
Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2010 by qwm
To the previous commentors: Would you add the 1 tsp powdered ginger at the same time as the other dry ingredients? - Thanks! :>)
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