Chocolate Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Place chocolate into bowl.
2. 2
   Microwave 1 minute; stir.
3. 3
   Continue microwaving, stirring every 15 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add molasses and gingerroot; continue beating until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add all remaining ingredients except melted chocolate and sugar; continue beating until well mixed.
7. 7
   Stir in melted chocolate.
8. 8
   Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled.
9. 9
   Heat oven to 350F.
10. 10
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.
11. 11
    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
12. 12
    Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are set and tops are cracked.
13. 13
    Do not over bake.
14. 14
    Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute; remove to cooling rack.
15. 15
    Cool completely.