Best 9 Orange Ginger Bread Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Orange Ginger Bread, a symphony of citrusy sweetness and earthy warmth. This treat combines the vibrant zest of oranges with the spicy kick of ginger, resulting in a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delightful confection, ensuring that you can savor the perfect balance of tangy citrus, aromatic ginger, and comforting spices in every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH ORANGE GINGERSNAPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon molasses
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 3/4 to 3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl or standing mixer cream together the butter and sugar until light. Beat in 1 egg and mix in the molasses, orange juice, and zest. Sift together the dry ingredients and stir them into the wet ingredients to make a soft, smooth dough, adding more flour if dough is too sticky. Knead the dough three times on a lightly floured board.
  • Shape the dough into 3 logs, about 8-inches long, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice logs into thin circles, less than 1/8-inch thick. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

ORANGE-GINGERBREAD CHEESECAKE BARS



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A spicy, molasses-y cookie crust and topping with a creamy cheesecake filling makes for a lovely treat! I enjoy the orange-gingerbread flavor combination--but if you're not a fan, just leave out the orange zest.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup molasses
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides. Lightly grease parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt for the gingerbread in a large bowl until combined.
  • Cream brown sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Mix in molasses.
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 separate additions, mixing only until just combined; dough will be fairly thick. Press 2/3 of the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, using floured hands to prevent sticking.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt for the filling in a large bowl until completely smooth and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest. Pour filling evenly over gingerbread crust and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining gingerbread dough over the filling and gently press down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and the center of the cheesecake only slightly jiggles, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Once cooled, remove from pan using parchment "handles" and slice into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN



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This twist on a popular Chinese takeout dish is one of my husband's all-time favorites. We spoon it over rice. -Toni Schilz, Army Post Office

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook and stir until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ORANGE GINGERBREAD TASSIES



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I make big Christmas cookie plates every year and it's fun to have something with a different shape to include. These have a delicious flavor with the gingerbread and orange, and they are really easy! This is also yummy with lemon zest if you prefer that over the orange. You can also decorate with some candied orange peel if you have it. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
Candied orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • Beat first 7 ingredients until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottom and up sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Press centers with the handle of a wooden spoon to reshape as necessary. Cool completely in pan before removing to wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat baking chips, cream and butter until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange zest; cool completely. Spoon into crusts. Refrigerate until filling is soft-set. If desired, garnish with orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE GINGER BREAD



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This is an orange flavored gingerbread for the bread machine that is especially good with chocolate syrup or hazelnut spread.

Provided by SINFONY_STAR

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients into the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
  • When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough. Roll into a loaf, and place in a 9x5 inch bread pan. Set aside to rise until doubled, or until your finger leaves a dent when the dough is pressed lightly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the bread for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a rich golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ORANGE GINGER SAUCE



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Make and share this Orange Ginger Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 pinch ginger powder
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Heat in microwave on High 1 minute.

ORANGE GINGER COOKIES



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Make and share this Orange Ginger Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
4 teaspoons orange zest (about 1 large orange)
2 teaspoons molasses or 2 teaspoons dark corn syrup
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and mix well.
  • Add grated peel and molasses and mix again.
  • Stir together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture, stirring well.
  • Wrap up dough and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Roll dough very thin and cut out cookies with cookie cutters.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheets at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

GINGERBREAD WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup boiling water
2 cups orange juice
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 9 inch square pan and set aside. Cream together butter and shortening, then add molasses, sugar and egg. Add flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Mix in boiling water until fully incorporated, then pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. For the sauce:Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil for 5 minutes. Serve warm pieces of cake with warm sauce and topped with whipping cream or a scoop of ice cream.

ORANGE-GINGER ROUNDS



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Make sure the dough is well chilled. The log of orange sable dough is rolled in crystallized ginger which, when sliced, forms decorative and delicious edges around the cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 2

Orange Sable Dough
6 ounces crystallized ginger, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Place two 12-by-16-inch pieces of parchment on a work surface. Divide dough in half; form each half into a rough log on parchment. Fold parchment over dough; using a ruler, roll and press dough into a 1 1/2-inch cylinder. Wrap. Chill at least 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Spread crystallized ginger on a work surface. Unwrap logs; roll in ginger to coat. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; place on sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake until edges turn slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Bake or freeze remaining dough. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Prep Your Orange Zest Correctly: To get the most flavorful zest, use a zester or microplane grater and avoid the white pith, which can be bitter.
  • Choose the Right Orange Juice: Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. If using store-bought juice, look for 100% orange juice with no added sugar.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This step helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and fluffier bread.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Bread Until a Toothpick Inserted in the Center Comes Out Clean: This ensures that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the Bread Cool Completely Before Glazing: This helps the glaze set properly and prevents it from soaking into the bread.

Conclusion:

This orange-ginger bread is a delicious and festive treat perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant orange flavor, zesty ginger, and sweet orange glaze, this bread is sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this bread is sure to impress. So go ahead, give this recipe a try, and enjoy the delicious flavors of orange and ginger in every bite!

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