In a bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat butter and fresh ginger on medium speed until lightened, about 2 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add molasses; beat until combined.
In a double broiler melt chocolate over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once chocolate has melted remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Dissolve baking soda into boiling water in a small bowl.
Beat in half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, then the baking soda and water mixture, then the remaining flour. Stir in the chocolate. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Pat the dough out to a 1-inch thickness and wrap with the plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325 deg. F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 1-1/2 inch balls, roll in sugar, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
Bake until surfaces just begin to crack, 12 to 15 minutes, Let cool on the sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4314.53 Kcal (18064 kJ)
Calories from fat	1788.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	198.67g	306%
Cholesterol	244.03mg	81%
Sodium	6393.34mg	266%
Potassium	3936.52mg	84%
Total Carbs	641.81g	214%
Sugars	392.71g	1571%
Dietary Fiber	40.2g	161%
Protein	38.85g	78%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	30.7mg	171%
Calcium	1227.7mg	123%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	421.18 Kcal (1763 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.39g	306%
Cholesterol	23.82mg	81%
Sodium	624.11mg	266%
Potassium	384.28mg	84%
Total Carbs	62.65g	214%
Sugars	38.34g	1571%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	161%
Protein	3.79g	78%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	38%
Iron	3mg	171%
Calcium	119.8mg	123%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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