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Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps

January/February 2009

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A sprinkling of crystallized ginger and dried cranberries makes these easy, chocolate-dipped gingersnaps festive.


Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps Recipe

4 servings, 2 cookies each

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Ingredients

  • 8 small gingersnaps
  • 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dried cranberries

Preparation

  1. Dip gingersnaps into melted chocolate. Let the excess drip off. Place on a wax paper-lined plate. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger and cranberries. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition

Per serving: 157 calories; 6 g fat ( 3 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; 96 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 carbohydrates (other)


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Recipe Categories

Meal/Course
Dessert
Snack
Health & Diet Considerations
Healthy weight
Low sodium
Low cholesterol
Low calorie
Preparation/ Technique
Microwave
Servings
4
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Type of Dish
Snack
Desserts, chocolate
Holiday
Halloween
Publication
January/February 2009
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