Gingerbread Spice Mix
This Old Baker’s Gingerbread Spice Mix turns any recipe into a cozy holiday treat — from coffee and cocoa to cookies and cake. 🎄✨ It’s your warm, fragrant shortcut to Christmas in a jar.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon (yes this is 1/4 cup for those in the US)
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- ½ tablespoon ground cardamom optional but divine
- ½ tablespoon ground black pepper adds that signature gingerbread warmth
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk all spices together until evenly blended.
- Pour into a half-pint jar and label clearly.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 12 months.
- Fills: One half-pint jar (about 1 cup mix)
- 🍪 How to Use Your Gingerbread Spice Mix
- This blend goes way beyond cookies — it’s your holiday everything spice. Here’s how to make the most of it:
- ✳️ Baking
- Cookies: Add 1–2 teaspoons per batch of sugar cookie, molasses, or shortbread dough.
- Cakes & Muffins: Stir 2–3 teaspoons into any vanilla, pumpkin, or banana bread batter.
- Waffles & Pancakes: Add 1 teaspoon to your mix or batter for instant cozy vibes.
- ☕ Drinks
- Coffee or Latte: Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon into your coffee grounds or milk frother before brewing.
- Hot Cocoa: Add ½ teaspoon to your cocoa mix for that spiced gingerbread flavor.
- Egg Nog or Chai: Stir ¼ teaspoon per cup for a festive twist.
- 🍞 Pantry Mixes & More
- Add a teaspoon to oatmeal mix, granola, or French toast batter.
- Whisk into powdered sugar glaze for cinnamon rolls or cookies.
- Sprinkle over roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash — yes, savory-sweet heaven.