Garam Masala-Chocolate Gingerbread
Serves: 4
Eda Schinner
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
54
Sweetness
44
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Baking Soda3 tsp
Salt (fine)1.5 tbsps
Unsalted Butter3 cup
Light Brown Sugar1 tbsp
Ginger (freshly grated)1 large
Egg (lightly beaten)1 cup
Molasse3 tbsps
Corn Syrup4 tbsps
Water1.5 tbsps
Egg White (powder)3 cups
Sugar (confectioners')Directions:
1
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and garam masala in a large bowl
2
Set aside
3
Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer)
4
Beat on medium-high speed until the butter is smooth, about 1 minute
5
Add the sugar and ginger; continue to beat over medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes
6
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the egg until fully incorporated
7
Add the molasses and continue to beat until fully incorporated
8
Add the flour in 2 batches and mix on low until combined and forms a sticky dough
9
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and pat into 2 (1/2-inch thick) rectangles
10
Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight
11
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust racks to the bottom and top half of the oven
12
Line 3 to 4 baking sheets with parchment paper
13
Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour
14
Roll each portion of the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle (if the dough becomes soft, chill for a bit in the refrigerator)
15
Cut the dough with 3-inch cookie cutters, lay on the prepared baking sheets about 1-inch apart, and chill for 10 minutes
16
Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 12 minutes
17
Transfer to a rack to cool completely
18
Decorate, as desired, with Chocolate Glaze or Royal Icing
19
Garnish with toasted fennel seeds, dried rose petals, or silver dragees
20
Combine all the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and cook until the chocolate melts, about 1 1/2 minutes
21
Stir to smooth out and combine
22
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl
23
Beat with an electric hand mixer over medium-high speed until it forms thick and glossy peaks, about 6 minutes