Great Canadian Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Great Canadian Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature; 3/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup of fancy molasses; 2 large eggs at room temperature; 3 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp table salt; Icing sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup of fancy molasses
2 large eggs at room temperature
3 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp table salt
Icing sugar (optional)

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Directions:
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1. Beat butter, brown sugar and molasses together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
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2. In a separate bowl, sift flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add this gradually to the butter mixture and stir until blended. Shape dough into 2 balls, wrap and chill for about an hour, up to 2 days.
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3. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F (175u00b0C) and line 2-3 baking trays with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the first ball of dough until just over 1/8-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out cookie shapes. Lift them carefully to the prepared trays, leaving about 1/2-inch between them. Add any scraps to the second piece of dough and repeat.
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4. Bake cookies for 15-18 minutes until browned a little just around the edges. Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the tray before removing to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar for an easy way to add a festive touch.
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5. Cookies will keep for up to 10 days in an airtight container.
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Additional recipes and snacking ideas can be found at www.walmart.ca/recipes.
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792

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients:, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature, 3/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup of fancy molasses, and more.

Yes, Great Canadian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Great Canadian Gingerbread

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Variations & substitutions

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