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Gingerbread Recipe

A classic gingerbread recipe perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 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 cup hot water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
  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, then stir in the molasses.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gingerbread
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