Santa Claus Gingerbread – a delicious recipe with unsalted butter, shortening, eggs, sugar, molasses, ground ginger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and shortening over low heat and remove from heat.
4
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, molasses, spices, and salt.
5
Whisk in butter and shortening mixture.
6
In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to mixture.
7
Sift flour over batter and mix well.
8
Slowly add boiling water and mix.
9
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into gingerbread men using cookie cutters.
10
Place on cookie sheets and bake until cookies are golden brown and edges are crisp and set, about 10 to 15 minutes.
11
Cool gingerbread and decorate, as desired.
1257
kcal
Calories
91
g
Fat
98
g
Carbs
16
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 3 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, and more.
Yes, Santa Claus 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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