Beat in the molasses and then the melted bittersweet chocolate. Add the flour mixture ... Turn half of the gingerbread cookies flat side up and pipe a thin layer of filling over the cookies.

The white chocolate filling adds a bit of flair and sweetness. They'd make tasty (and pretty) gifts, too. ...

If you want something a bit different, add both cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate to the gingerbread dough. Or else try making sandwich cookies with a creamy mascarpone filling.

These gingerbread cookies are shaped like gift tags. They can be attached to Christmas presents, but also make a lovely gifts in a bundle on their own. You can leave them plain or emboss them ...