Garam Masala-Chocolate Gingerbread

Name: Garam Masala-Chocolate Gingerbread
Prep time: 3 h 42 min
Cook time: 3 h 42 min
Total time: 3 h 42 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters all purpose flour, plus for dusting; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 170 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 710 milliliters confectioners sugar; 3 Tbsps corn syrup; 158 milliliters Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsps egg white powder; 2 teaspoons garam masala (Indian spice blend available at specialty shops); 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger; 177 milliliters light brown sugar; 118 milliliters molasses; 1 teaspoons fine salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 12 Tbsps unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 1/2 sticks); 3 Tbsps water; 4 Tbsps water; 36 servings Toasted fennel seed, dried rose petals and gold or silver dragees, for garnish

Garam Masala-Chocolate Gingerbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 36 servings with 185 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of butter, baking soda, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and garam masala in a large bowl. Set aside.

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Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer). Beat on medium-high speed until the butter is smooth, about 1 minute.

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Add the sugar and ginger; continue to beat over medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the egg until fully incorporated.

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Ginger

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Add the molasses and continue to beat until fully incorporated.

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Molasses

Add the flour in 2 batches and mix on low until combined and forms a sticky dough. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and pat into 2 (1/2-inch thick) rectangles. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

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Dough

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Wrap

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust racks to the bottom and top half of the oven. Line 3 to 4 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour.

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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).

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Cut the dough with 3-inch cookie cutters, lay on the prepared baking sheets about 1-inch apart, and chill for 10 minutes.

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Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 12 minutes.

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Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Decorate, as desired, with Chocolate Glaze or Royal Icing.

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Icing

Garnish with toasted fennel seeds, dried rose petals, or silver dragees.

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Fennel Seeds

Combine all the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and cook until the chocolate melts, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir to smooth out and combine.

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Chocolate

Wrap

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Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer over medium-high speed until it forms thick and glossy peaks, about 6 minutes.

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