Gingerbread Spice

Name: Gingerbread Spice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 5 tablespoons
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 tablespoons ground allspice; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 5 tablespoons

Test Kitchen Approved

Gingerbread cookies and gingerbread cake are holiday season classics. Make your own gingerbread spice with this easy mixture so you're ready to tackle all your favorite recipes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 tablespoons ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

Directions

Place spices in a jar. Whisk to combine. Cover and store in a cool dark place for up to two years.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 21 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.