"Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Chocolate are perfect for serving at holiday parties or giving away as gifts! They’re just the right balance of soft and chewy...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 ounces all-purpose flour ((2 1/4 cups))
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2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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Optional: 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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6 ounces unsalted butter, (softened)
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1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, (divided)
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon orange juice ((fresh squeezed or bottled))
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 cups bittersweet chocolate baking chips
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2 tablespoons shortening