Gingerbread Wedges

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, cloves and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup butter, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the warm gingerbread.
5. Cut into wedges and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Gingerbread is a type of cake or cookie usually flavored with ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
• Gingerbread originated in Europe in the 16th century.
• Gingerbread is often used to make festive decorations and shapes such as gingerbread houses.
• Gingerbread is often eaten during the holiday season.