Delicious and Spiced American Gingerbread Recipe

This American Gingerbread recipe is a classic holiday favorite, bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The sweet aroma of freshly baked gingerbread will fill your kitchen and your heart with joy. Enjoy a slice with a cup of hot cocoa or as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup hot water

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the molasses, honey, and egg to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water, until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve warm with your favorite topping.

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