Try this simple Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix Recipe and you will never want to use the store bought variety again! This gingerbread spice blend is great for your holiday recipes. Or make a batch to give as homemade gifts.
This post was originally published December 7, 2013.
Gingerbread Spice Recipe
It is super quick and easy to mix up your own Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix. With just cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg you can make a mini batch for personal baking or a large batch to give as gifts.
I can get a little obsessed with Gingerbread during the holiday season. Gingerbread and eggnog are my favorite holiday flavors. I use this mix to make my gingerbread creations.
Check out my Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe!
If you bake at all, these spices are probably already hanging out in your cupboard. All you need is ground Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Clove. The best part about making your own spice blends is that you can personalize them to your tastes.
I LOVE CINNAMON . . . so I added extra! Feel free to adjust these spice measurements to fit your tastes.
What Ingredients Do You Need For Gingerbread Spice Mix
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
More Gingerbread Recipes:
Gluten Free Ginger Cookies
Gingerbread Fudge
Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes
Gingerbread Energy Bites
Paleo Gingerbread Loaf
Gingerbread Spice Mix Recipe
Try this simple Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix Recipe and you will never want to use the store bought variety again! This gingerbread spice blend is great for your holiday recipes. Or make a batch to give as homemade gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 Tb Ground Ginger
- 2 Tb Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tb Ground Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all spices together using a whisk or fork.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
This recipe makes enough for personal use. If making spice mix for gifts, increase measurements accordingly.
Adapted from Raley's
Nutrition Information
Yield 6Amount Per Serving Calories 16Sodium 4mgCarbohydrates 4g
35
What would I use the gingerbread spice in? Cookies? Hot Chocolate? I am curious. I have tried to make gingerbread cookies from scratch, but the recipes always have weird ingredients.
I am about to post a gingerbread hot cocoa mix recipe. I also use it in my oatmeal and cereal. I mix it in with my coffee grounds to add flavor. It would make a great milkshake with vanilla ice cream. Pancakes, muffins, frosting, yogurt parfaits … just to name a few ideas 😀
I will try it in one of those suggestions today. Thanks!
I love making things at home whenever I can too! Nice photos Nicole!
Thanks Beth!
Love the idea of putting this mix in cute glass jars to give as gifts!
Thanks Jessica! I am Gingerbread Obsessed this year 😀
LOVE this! I’m a sucker for gingerbread spice!
Oh, me too! I am quite obsessed with gingerbread this year!
Ohhhhhh I love this!!!! I will be making some for gifts too!!! I love the idea of attaching the ginger bread cookie cutter too! Thank-you for sharing!!!
Thanks Marjorie!I hope you, your friends and family all enjoy! Happy Holidays!
I love gingerbread! This sounds wonderful. How much would you use of this mix in the hot cocoa recipe? 2-1/2 Tblsp?
Hi Pamela! Yes, 2-3 Tablespoons sounds about right for a large batch of cocoa mix. Depending on how much gingerbread flavor you prefer 🙂
Thank you ! I needed a gingerbread spice but couldnt find it in closest shops. Your site was the first answer google showed me. What a nice website and beautiful photos. 🙂
Awesome!