Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together, flour, ginger,cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and ginger on medium speed until lightened, about 4 minutes.
Add brown sugar,beat until combined. Add molasses, beat until combined.
In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in boiling water.
Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture.
Beat in baking soda mixture, then remaining flour mixture.
Mix in chocolate, turn into plastic wrap.
Pat out to 1 thickness, seal with wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325*.
Roll dough into 1 1/2 balls, place 2 apart on baking sheets.
Chill 20 minutes. Roll in granulated sugar.
Bake until surface just begins to crack, 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
Let cool 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	304.09 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.24g	23%
Cholesterol	24.4mg	8%
Sodium	160.04mg	7%
Potassium	106.1mg	2%
Total Carbs	43.5g	14%
Sugars	38.79g	155%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	1.12g	2%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	55.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	476.54 Kcal (1995 kJ)
Calories from fat	215.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.89g	23%
Cholesterol	38.24mg	8%
Sodium	250.79mg	7%
Potassium	166.28mg	2%
Total Carbs	68.17g	14%
Sugars	60.79g	155%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	6%
Protein	1.75g	2%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	4%
Iron	2.4mg	9%
Calcium	86.6mg	6%

* 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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