
Simple Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Description
The baking is simple and quick. If you're a chocolate lover, you'll definitely enjoy this recipe. The gingerbread cookies turn out very tender, soft, and fluffy. This is a perfect treat for both adults and children. Serve the cookies for afternoon snack or pack them as a treat to go.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Sift the flour into a bowl, add baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and mix.
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Step 2

2. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken yolks, sugar, salt, sunflower oil, add the milk, and stir.
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Step 3

3. Add the mixed dry ingredients to the liquid components, stir until smooth, and let stand for 1 hour.
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Step 4

4. Sprinkle the work surface with flour, place a portion of the dough on it, roll it into a log, cut the log into pieces, and roll each piece into a ball.
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Step 5

5. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees in the oven.
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Step 6

6. For the glaze: in a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, egg whites, and citric acid.
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Step 7

7. Place the portioned gingerbread into a deep bowl and pour the prepared icing over it, then mix.
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Step 8

8. Place the gingerbread cookies on a tray and let them set for 15 minutes.