Grandma’s Gingerbread

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Christmas time, Christmas parties, Christmas fun and activities…It all sounds amazing right? To a child that can’t eat gluten, whether they’re celiac or have a gluten sensitivity, it can be a terrifying thing to navigate.

The thought of all the baking and treats, bringing “their own” food to a party, formulating answers to why special activities might not work this Christmas holiday…It is anything but amazing. Trust us.

Being parents to this situation? It’s stressful and it pulls on our heart strings. Deciding to create a solution, we have worked extra hard mastering gluten-free recipes we’re sure everyone will enjoy this season. This gingerbread recipe was created with our own children in mind. Although, who are we kidding; this recipe was developed for the “child” that is still in each of us who wants to build a cookie house, loaded with gummies and candy of every colour.

We needed to bring back an amazing Christmas season. One that is free from gluten and free from stomach aches! Following this recipe, the only question you’ll be left to answer isn’t how you’ll navigate this holiday season; but rather, how many friends are coming over to decorate and eat ginger bread after school!

Grandma's Gingerbread
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Grandma’s Gingerbread

Recipe by cutcookingCourse: Dessert, HolidaysDifficulty: Moderate
Servings

48

cookies
Prep time

40

minutes
Cooking time

9

minutes

This gluten-free gingerbread is just like your Grandma’s family recipe. It’s strong enough to build a gingerbread house and hold up all your favourite candies, but still soft on the inside. It’s filled with a combination of winter holiday spices that will make your taste buds dance! A cookie so perfect and magical in its simplicity, it will take you back to your childhood.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup molasses

  • 2 tbsp vinegar

  • 6 cups CUT Flour (1 cup more for flouring your surface later when rolling and incorporating if needed)

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 3 tsp ginger

  • 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 tsp ground cloves

Directions

  • Combine butter and sugar in mixer. Beat well. Add eggs and continue to mix well.
  • Stir in molasses and vinegar, mix.
  • Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Combine. Gradually add CUT Flour as continuing to stir with mixer. Let mix until everything well incorporated; scrap the bowl and mix again.
  • Cover dough either with plastic wrap or lid and let dough rest for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375° F
  • Lightly flour surface and begin to roll out dough .5cm ( 1/4″) thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Or if you’re making a house, cut 2 sides, 2 roofs, a front and back.**
    Continue to ensure surface is well floured when cutting out pieces.
  • Transfer to cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for approximately 10 min for cookies depending on the size of your cookie. For house pieces, bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before transferring cookies.
  • We promise these gingerbread cookies won’t let you down! If you’re making a gingerbread house, ensure the pieces are thoroughly cooled before preceding with your build. Check out our amazing Royal Frosting to cement your house together and add your favourite candies…

Notes

    Happy Gingerbread baking!

    Stacey and Meg