Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 c. light syrup (Karo); 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. boiling water

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. light syrup (Karo)
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

1
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
3
Add Karo syrup; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients.
4
Add alternating with water.
5
Pour into a well greased and floured pan.
6
Bake in a preheated oven (350u00b0) for 40 to 45 minutes or until center springs back when touched with fingertips.
7
Gingerbread can be served topped with Cool Whip or a white lemon sauce.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shortening, 3/4 c. brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 c. light syrup (Karo), and more.

Yes, Gingerbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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