How To Make Gingerbread Wreath
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Assorted holiday sprinkles
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out a wreath shape.
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Use a smaller round cutter to cut out a circle in the center of the wreath.
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Transfer the wreath onto the prepared baking sheet and decorate with assorted holiday sprinkles.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Allow the gingerbread wreath to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, decorate with royal icing to create a festive design.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 47mg
- Sodium : 294mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 31g
- Protein : 4g
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