Can I freeze the dough?

Yes. Freeze pre rolled dough balls for up to three months. Bake from frozen and add two additional minutes.

Can I reduce the spices?

Yes. Adjust cinnamon, ginger, or cloves to taste without affecting texture.

Yes. It adds subtle warmth but is optional.

Dark chocolate between 60 percent and 72 percent provides the best flavor against the spices.

The sugar coating creates texture contrast and prevents the cookies from drying during baking.

Soft chocolate chunk molasses ginger cookies with warm spices and rich chocolate.

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12 tablespoons butter

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

3/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks

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1. Cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and molasses.

2. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chunks.

3. Roll in sugar and add extra chocolate on top if desired.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes.

Do not overbake to maintain softness.

Chill dough for thicker cookies.

Use chopped chocolate bars for best melting.