Gingerbread Bowl
Meet your next holiday showstopper: the Gingerbread Bowl! This whimsical recipe transforms classic gingerbread dough into an edible, hand-crafted serving vessel perfect for holiday treats or dessert spreads. Infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, the dough comes together effortlessly with rich brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of vanilla for a flavor that’s both bold and comforting. The dough is expertly molded over an inverted oven-safe bowl and baked until beautifully golden and crisp, creating a sturdy yet deliciously aromatic centerpiece. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for a festive touch or filled to the brim with candies, cookies, or scoops of creamy ice cream, this gingerbread bowl is a creative way to elevate your holiday table. Easy to make and even more fun to eat, this recipe combines the magic of gingerbread with the practicality of presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cups Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting/decorating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and baking soda. Set this dry mixture aside.
In another mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer or by hand.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly thick but pliable.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll one dough disk to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Find an oven-safe bowl that will serve as your template (e.g., a small to medium-sized glass, ceramic, or metal bowl). Turn the bowl upside down and place a piece of parchment paper over it.
Carefully drape the rolled dough over the inverted bowl, gently pressing to mold the dough to the shape of the bowl. Trim any excess dough hanging below the edges.
Place the inverted bowl with the dough on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second dough disk or save it for another use.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is firm and slightly golden at the edges, but not overbaked.
Allow the gingerbread bowl to cool completely while still on the inverted bowl, then gently remove it.
Optionally, dust the inside or edges of the finished gingerbread bowl with powdered sugar for a festive touch before serving.
Fill the gingerbread bowl with your favorite holiday treats and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.4 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.8 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 1515 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 610.1 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 3134 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
