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Ingredients
- 2 cups (12 ounce package) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/2 t. ground ginger
- 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
- 3 T. butter, softened
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 container (16 ounces) prepared vanilla frosting, or homemade frosting
Preparation
Step 1
Microwave 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15 second intervals stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat butter and sugar in medium mixer bowl until creamy; beat in molasses and melted chocolate. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with water, beating until smooth. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350.
Roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface with floured rolling pin. Cut dough into gingerbread boy and girl shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Place remaining 1/2 cup morsels in heavy-duty resealable plastic food storage bag. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave for 10 seconds; knead until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to pipe chocolate. Decorate with piped forsting or icing.