Get ready to bake the ultimate chocolate gingerbread cookies! This recipe combines rich cocoa with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating the perfect holiday treat. Whether you're baking for a festive gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress. Follow along as I show you step-by-step how to make, chill, and shape the dough for flawless results every time. Don't forget to check the blog for detailed instructions and tips to make your cookies extra special! 🍪🎄 🔗 Full Recipe and More Tips: https://arinaphotography.com/chocolat... 👉 How to soften butter https://www.arinaphotography.com/blog... 🎥 How To Perfectly Flood Cookies With Royal Icing • How To Perfectly Flood Cookies With Royal ... 🔄 Gingerbread Recipes • Gingerbread Recipes 🥄 EQUIPMENT Measuring spoons https://amzn.to/3GcPxu8 Measuring Cup https://amzn.to/3mKlEKB Glass mixing bowl https://amzn.to/3spLnHY Blending whisk https://amzn.to/2vQdHYB Kitchen Aid mixer https://amzn.to/2X5212P silicone spatulas https://amzn.to/2ZUb3jK Food wrap https://amzn.to/3mDcBsE 🗒️ INGREDIENTS 3 cups All-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ground Ginger ¾ tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt ¾ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature ½ cup sugar 1 Large Egg ½ cup Maple syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 📝 INSTRUCTIONS 1️⃣ Prepare ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients for a smooth process. 2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3️⃣ Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. 4️⃣ Cream butter and sugar: In a mixer, cream room-temperature butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. 5️⃣ Combine wet and creamed mixtures: Scrape butter from the sides of the bowl, add the egg mixture, and mix on medium speed until fully combined. 6️⃣ Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in dry ingredients, 1/3 at a time, on low speed until a smooth, slightly firm dough forms. 7️⃣ Chill the dough: Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for rolling and cutting. 📸 Check out my portfolio and follow my photography journey: 🌐 Explore my work on the website: http://arinaphotography.com/ 📷 Catch daily updates and follow me on Instagram: / arinaphotography 👍 Stay connected and like my page on Facebook: / arinaphotography 🎥 For a complete list of the photo and video equipment I use, click here: http://bit.ly/2WJlL9X *Note: This includes Amazon Associate links. #ChocolateGingerbreadCookies #GingerbreadRecipe #HolidayBaking #ChristmasCookies #FestiveTreats #CookieRecipe