Pin Festive spice cookies with a chocolate twist. These gingerbread cookie dough cookies packed with chocolate chips are a quick treat for any holiday occasion.
I first made these for our annual cookie swap. Everyone loved the combination of warm gingerbread spices with gooey chocolate chips—they disappeared fast!
Ingredients
- Gingerbread cookie dough: 1 roll
- Gingerbread spice mix: 1 tsp
- Chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Mix:
- Combine the gingerbread spice mix and the chocolate chips evenly into the cookie dough.
- Shape:
- Form the dough into balls and arrange on a baking tray.
- Bake:
- Bake as directed on the cookie dough package until cookies are set and edges are lightly golden.
Pin My kids love helping with rolling out the dough and pressing in extra chocolate chips before baking. It's a festive activity that brings everyone together in the kitchen.
Required Tools
Baking tray and oven are all you need to whip up these cookies in minutes.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and may contain dairy depending on your store-bought dough.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie has about 180 calories, 9g total fat, 24g carbohydrates, and 2g protein.
Pin Share these cookies warm for the best gooey chocolate experience. They're perfect for gifting and sure to brighten any festive moment.
Recipe Q&A
- → Can I use homemade gingerbread dough?
Yes, homemade gingerbread dough works well and allows you to control spice levels and texture.
- → Is chilling the dough necessary?
Chilling is optional, but helps achieve thicker, chewier cookies by reducing spread during baking.
- → What type of chocolate chips is best?
Semi-sweet chips are ideal, but dark or milk chocolate chips can be used to suit your taste.
- → How should I store the cookies?
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- → Are these cookies suitable for vegans?
Check the dough and chocolate for dairy or egg ingredients; select vegan-friendly options if needed.