==Ingredients==
  *2 cups all purpose flour
  *1/4 cup cocoa powder
  *1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  *1/4 tsp salt
  *1 tsp ground ginger
  *1/2 tsp cinnamon
  *1/4 tsp ground cloves
  *1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  *1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  *1 cup sugar
  *1 large egg
  *1/4 cup molasses
  *2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  *1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  *1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (or mini chips)
  *1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  *1/3 cup coarse sugar (or additional granulated sugar), for rolling

==Method==

  -Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  -In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and all spices.
  -In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, followed by molasses, balsamic vinegar and vanilla. 
  -Either by hand or with the mixer on low speed, gradually stir in all of the flour mixture, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain.
  -Stir in crystallized ginger and chocolate chunks.
  -Form dough into 1 inch balls, roll in coarse sugar and place on baking sheet. #Press cookies gently to flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes, until browned around the edges.

====Notes====
Makes about 3 dozen. Source: http://bakingbites.com/2009/12/chocolate-gingersnap-cookies/