Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies

These Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies have just a hint of chocolate with plenty of gingery spice. They are perfect for holiday cookie trays or for gift giving!

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup molasses
2 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet baking chocolate
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
Decorator icing and assorted candies & sprinkles

• In the top of a double boiler, combine the butter, molasses, and chocolate squares. 
• Heat until the chocolate melts, stirring until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. 
• Stir in the molasses mixture and milk. 
• Mix well. 
• Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. 
• With a rolling pin, roll the dough to ¼-inch thick. 
• Dip a gingerbread man cookie cutter into flour and cut the dough into shapes. 
• Place the cookie cut-outs on Sil-pat or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
• Bake for 10 minutes. 
• Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
• Decorate with icing and candies as desired.

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