Grandma'S Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Old Fashioned Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. brown sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 small bottle cinnamon oil; 2 whole eggs; 2 egg yolks (save whites); 1 1/2 oz. ground ginger; 1/4 c. cooking oil; 1/2 c. milk; 4 c. self-rising flour; 1 c. self-rising flour; 2 egg whites; 1 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

1 lb. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 small bottle cinnamon oil
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks (save whites)
1 1/2 oz. ground ginger
1/4 c. cooking oil
1/2 c. milk
4 c. self-rising flour
1 c. self-rising flour
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp. sugar

1
Mix sugar and shortening well.
2
Add ginger, cinnamon oil, eggs and cooking oil.
3
Mix until all lumps are gone.
4
Add milk slowly; add flour, mixing with hands or dough hooks.
5
Place the cup of flour in a large bowl and lightly knead dough therein.
6
Pat dough into cakes 3 to 4 inches long, or roll thin and cut into gingerbread men.
7
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 450u00b0 for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
8
Beat egg whites with sugar and brush tops and bottoms before they cool.
9
Serve hot with a cold glass of milk.

1930

kcal

Calories

Fat

354

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: 1 lb. brown sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 small bottle cinnamon oil, 2 whole eggs, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Old Fashioned 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.

Grandma'S Old Fashioned Gingerbread

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