Give a sweet boost of Christmas cookie flavor to your favorite drinks and baked goods with this easy homemade gingerbread finishing sugar. This makes a fun homemade treat to tuck into a holiday gift for someone special.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 5 minutesminutes
YIELD 1cup
Ingredients
3tablespoonsground ginger
3tablespoonscinnamon
1tablespoonallspice
1tablespooncloves
1cupsugar
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl with a fork until very well combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
How to Use Gingerbread Finishing Sugar:
You can use this spiced sugar to season all kinds of delicious treats this winter. Here are a few of my favorite suggestions:
Sprinkle some over your morning coffee
Boost a batch of homemade muffins, scones, cookies, quick breads, or cakes before baking
Make "gingerbread toast" with butter on your favorite bread
Season a bowl of homemade whipped cream
Sprinkle over sliced pumpkin pies or pecan pies
Add to an apple or pear-based smoothie
Flavor homemade granola
Sprinkle into a bowl of oatmeal with golden raisins