Best 3 Gingerbread Cookie Mix In A Jar Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season? Look no further than gingerbread cookies! With their warm, spicy flavor and adorable shapes, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. But why settle for store-bought cookies when you can make your own from scratch? With a gingerbread cookie mix in a jar, you can have all the ingredients you need to make these classic treats right at your fingertips. So gather your family and friends, preheat your oven, and get ready to create some holiday magic with this easy and delicious recipe.

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GINGERBREAD COOKIE MIX IN A JAR



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed brown sugar

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



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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

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup brown sugar, packed

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 GIFT JARS



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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

100g soft light brown sugar
1 tsp ginger
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp cinnamon
50g chopped crystallised ginger
225g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

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:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your gingerbread cookies. Use real butter, not margarine, and good-quality molasses and spices.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Roll the dough out evenly. This will help the cookies bake evenly.
  • 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 the icing set properly.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of decorations. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious treat, give gingerbread cookies a try!

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