Chocolate-Covered Gingerbread Kids

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
• Cinnamon decorating candies or chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 14 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Stir brown sugar, butter, and molasses in medium saucepan over low heat until melted. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring c...

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