Gingerbread Recipe
Delight in our warm, spiced gingerbread, perfectly baked to bring a taste of holiday cheer with every bite.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- 6
Shape the Cookies
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- 8
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.



