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gingerbread-recipe

Gingerbread Recipe

A classic gingerbread recipe perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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Gingerbread
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