Description
A festive and delicious gingerbread wreath perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing for decoration
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar.
- Stir in molasses and water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out wreath shape using a template or knife.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate with royal icing and candies.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, bake for a shorter time.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg