How do I whip up delectable gingerbread spoons?

Get into the festive spirit and complement your holiday treats with our recipe for delectable gingerbread spoons. Edible and full of flavor!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I whip up delectable gingerbread spoons. Items include: All-purpose flour Unsalted butter Brown sugar Molasses Ground ginger Ground cinnamon Ground cloves Baking soda Salt Egg

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Molasses 1/4 cup
Ground ginger 1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Egg 1 (lightly beaten)

Take note
Handle the oven and hot ingredients with care to avoid burns. Keep an eye on the baking time to prevent the spoons from getting too crispy.

1

Gather your ingredients

To whip up these scrumptious gingerbread spoons, you'll need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of molasses, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 lightly beaten egg.

2

Mix the dough

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Then, add the egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

3

Shape the spoons

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a spoon-shaped cookie cutter to cut out spoon shapes from the dough. Place the spoons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4

Bake to perfection

Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the gingerbread spoons for 10-12 minutes, or until set and slightly golden around the edges. Keep in mind that the spoons will harden as they cool, so don't be tempted to overbake them. Once ready, remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

5

Optional: Decorate your spoons

If you want to add an extra touch of holiday cheer, you can decorate your gingerbread spoons! Melt some white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and dip the spoon tops into the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes before the chocolate sets. Let the spoons sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.