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Delicious gingerbread recipe for festive baking in 2025.

Gingerbread

A warm spice gingerbread recipe that tolerates mistakes and is perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure like you love the recipe.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use dark for drama.
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • a pinch nutmeg Optional, but recommended.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup molasses Don't skimp; it's the soul of the gingerbread.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup hot strong coffee or black tea Trust the steam.
  • 1 tbsp orange zest Optional, but do it for the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Warm the molasses with the butter slightly to avoid seizing up.
  3. Sift the dry ingredients together to prevent lumps.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.
  2. Bake until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  3. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

This gingerbread will forgive you and accept hugs, decorations, and last-minute tweaks. Store leftovers in plastic wrap for up to a week in the fridge.