Indulge in the holiday spirit with our enticing Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar! This delightful DIY gift idea combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the convenience of a ready-to-mix jar. Elevate your baking experience with our carefully curated selection of gingerbread cookie recipes, each offering unique flavors and textures. From classic chewy gingerbread cookies to festive gingerbread men adorned with colorful icing, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies, perfect for spreading holiday cheer among friends and family.
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GINGERBREAD COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
Gingerbread Cookie Mix layered in a one quart canning jar. Great Christmas gift. Place a circle of gingerbread fabric between lid and ring and tie a gingerbread man cookie cutter onto jar with ribbon!
Provided by Staci
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. In a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.
- Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: Gingerbread Cookies 1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses, and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. 4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
GINGERBREAD COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
Who can resist a good gingerbread cookie. They are so yummy. These cookies can be ate as is or decorated with icings. I include mine in a small basket along with a few cookie cutters and frosting tubes. Or if they have small kids I include paper templets to create an easy gingerbread house along with all the trimmings and the...
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Cookies
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the spices. In a one-quart, wide-mouth canning jar layer the ingredients starting with the flour baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture.
- 2. Attach a card to the jar with the following instructions: Gingerbread Cookies: Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Blend together well. Add 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Mix until completely blended. Dough will be very stiff so you may need to use your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Decorate as desired.
GINGERBREAD COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
This is a great last second gift. Put this is a one quart canning jar - use a gingerbread themed fabric to decorate the lid and attach a cookie cutter with a ribbon.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart jar
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking powder and baking soda. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. In a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder/soda mixture, then the brown sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.
- Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: Gingerbread Cookies.
- 1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 3. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- 4. Bake for 10-12 minutes Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2454.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1724.8, Carbohydrate 556.2, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 213.1, Protein 45.9
GINGERBREAD COOKIES IN A JAR
How about this for a hostess gift for a Christmas Party? or give to a family member, friends, neighbors and/or those special people you would like to recognize and say thank you during the Christmas Holiday.
Provided by Susan Cutler
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Use a clean 1 quart jar and press each layer down firmly. Put in half of the flour along with the baking powder and baking soda. Add the spices and the remaining flour. Add the brown sugar last. Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar and attach the cookie cutter and the directions following:
- 2. ATTACH THESE DIRECTIONS TO THE JAR GINGERBREAD COOKIES Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 or 2 eggs. Mix until completely blended. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake 10-15 minutes. Decorate with icing.
GINGERBREAD GIFT JARS
Layer a jar with ingredients for delicious ginger biscuits and present as a thoughtful homemade gift
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Treat
Time 20m
Yield Makes 1 x 450g jar
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix sugar with ginger, allspice and cinnamon. Spoon into a jar and pack down tightly. Add a layer of crystallised ginger. Mix flour with baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and spoon on top of the ginger. Put on the lid, decorate with ribbons and a cookie cutter.
- Label with cooking instructions: Mix 150g melted butter with 1 tbsp golden syrup and 1 egg yolk. Add to the dry ingredients, mix well, then knead to a dough. Chill for 15 mins then roll out. Cut into biscuits and bake at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 8-10 mins. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them. This will help prevent the icing from melting.
Conclusion:
These tips will help you make delicious gingerbread cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Be sure to experiment with different flavors and decorations to find your favorite combinations. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect gingerbread cookies every time!
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