Hard Gingerbread

Name: Hard Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or other shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 c. molasses; 2 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. hot water; 4 c. (approximately) flour; 1 beaten egg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. salt

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1573 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Hard Gingerbread – a delicious recipe with butter, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, baking soda, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. butter or other shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. hot water
4 c. (approximately) flour
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. salt

1
Blend 3 cups flour with spices.
2
Melt shortening.
3
Add sugar and molasses.
4
Stir to cool slightly.
5
Add soda and egg.
6
Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
7
Add enough additional flour to make a very stiff dough.
8
Pat dough smoothly into a shallow 12 x 18-inch pan.
9
Bake 10 minutes at 350u00b0.
10
Sprinkle top with granulated sugar. Bake 10 minutes more.
11
Cool in pan.

1573

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter or other shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 c. molasses, 2 tsp. ginger, and more.

Yes, Hard 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1573 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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