Posted by Hope Early
Hold onto your Christmas stocking, because this soft gingerbread cookie packs a wallop of flavor and all the cozy holiday feels. The soft gingerbread is filled with chocolate chips, so every bite is a flavor combination like none other. According to the girls, this would be the perfect cookie to leave Santa. I think they're right. These are also perfect when you want a gingerbread cookie but don't want to deal with rolling and cutting out the dough. They're also ideal when you want a gingerbread cookie but also a chocolate chip cookie. Come on, you know you've been there. I know I have. Now you have the recipe that will take care of that craving. Ready to bake a new favorite cookie?
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars. With the mixer on slow speed, add in molasses and vanilla.
Add in the dry ingredients, reserving the chocolate chips until later. Mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
Remove from mixer or set aside hand mixer and stir in chocolate chips by hand.
Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, making sure it's chilled through but not firm
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out cookies and space 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 11 minutes.
Let cookies res on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
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