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December 11, 2019 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Easy Recipes

Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix

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This homemade gingerbread spice mix is a perfect homemade holiday gift, and will allow you to make gingerbread flavored anything. This spice mix is aromatic and will make any gingerbread flavored food so much better. Add a couple of your favorite recipes using gingerbread spice mix for a special and exciting gift.

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[This recipe was originally posted in December 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

How will this gingerbread spice make your life better?

Make a big batch of this gingerbread spice mix & include a few recipes using it & send to friends/family for the holidays. It’s special, delicious, and inexpensive treat for the holidays.

Or you could make a gingerbread poundcake made with this spice mix or these chocolate dipped oreos or 3 ingredient homemade hot cocoa are all tasty treats that anyone would be psyched to get delivered to them. Plus, what’s better is that they’re all easy for you to make.

What makes this spice mix so good?

  • Ground ginger
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
  • Ground allspice

How do I make homemade gingerbread spice mix?

Using a teaspoon and tablespoon, pour 2 T ground ginger, 2 T ground cinnamon, 1 T ground nutmeg, 1 t ground cloves, and one t ground allspice into a small glass jar.

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Screw lid onto jar and shake until all spices are mixed together. Makes about 1/3 cup of spice mix.

Tie ribbon around jar and add a small card if giving it as a gift.

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Expert Tip: Get new spices from the bulk section of your grocery store so they’re fresh and fragrant. The bulk section is also less expensive than buying whole bottles of spices.

Expert Tip: If making for multiple holiday gifts, roll curser over the number of servings in the recipe card to choose the number of servings you plan on making. Mix spices in a bowl and divide into individual gift jars or small spice containers.

Expert Tips

  • Get new spices from the bulk section of your grocery store so they’re fresh and fragrant. The bulk section is also less expensive than buying whole bottles of spices.
  • If making for multiple holiday gifts, roll curser over the number of servings in the recipe card to choose the number of servings you plan on making. Mix spices in a bowl and divide into individual gift jars or small spice containers.

FAQ

What is gingerbread spice made of?

  • Ground ginger
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
  • Ground allspice
  • Occasionally coriander and cardamom

What flavor is gingerbread?

I’d describe gingerbread as spiced ginger. Gingerbread can sometimes taste spicy because of the ginger; but the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice add holiday flavors to it.

gingerbread spice mix in glass jar

What else can I add gingerbread spice to?

  • Add it to pancake/waffle batter
  • Use it to make this Gingerbread Pound Cake
  • Add to yogurt in the morning (+ some sugar)
  • Add it to this peanut butter granola.

Did you make this gingerbread spice? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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Easy Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix

This homemade gingerbread spice mix is a perfect homemade holiday gift, and will allow you to make anything gingerbread flavored more quickly.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • Small Jar
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

  • Using a teaspoon and tablespoon, pour 2 T ground ginger, 2 T ground cinnamon, 1 T ground nutmeg, 1 t ground cloves, and one t ground allspice into a small glass jar.
  • Screw lid onto jar and shake until all spices are mixed together. Makes about 1/3 cup of spice mix.
  • Tie ribbon around jar and add a small card if giving it as a gift.

Video

Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix

Notes

  • Get new spices from the bulk section of your grocery store so they’re fresh and fragrant. The bulk section is also less expensive than buying whole bottles of spices.
  • If making for multiple holiday gifts, roll curser over the number of servings in the recipe card to choose the number of servings you plan on making. Mix spices in a bowl and divide into individual gift jars or small spice containers.
  • Include a recipe to use this spice mix with, like this gingerbread cake.

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Comments

  1. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:09 am

    What a wonderful combination of spices – beautifully warming and ideal for this time of year!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      yes so true!

      Reply
  2. Kate | Veggie Desserts says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:13 am

    5 stars
    i have a lot of love for gingerbread spices. This would make a lovely gift.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      me too and yes! such a great gift ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:15 am

    Great idea! I can think of so many ways to use this. Happy holidays!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      thanks Allison! yes, so many uses

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    You know, I’m not even sure we can buy shopbought gingerbread spice here in the UK – we always make it from scratch. Such a delicious blend. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      well there you go! it’s better from scratch and too easy to not!

      Reply
  5. Lindsey Pine says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I feel like I’ve been meaning to whip up some gingerbread spice for the longest time because I love the flavors so much. Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      oh perfect! yes, you’re welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:29 am

    5 stars
    Two of my favorite spices this time of the year.! Gingerbread and Pumpkin Spice. Who knew they were so easy to create. I love making my own. The fresh flavors is like none other.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 20, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      amen! they’re so easy, you just have to have good access to the different spices

      Reply
  7. Deborah Brooks says

    December 20, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    I just love the gingerbread spices they make everything taste amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      ahhh I know, right?!

      Reply
  8. Abbey Sharp says

    December 20, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    Mmm I can see myself putting this mix in everything!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      yup! me too! EVERYTHING

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    December 21, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Perfect! I’m planning on making gingerbread cookies with my kids this weekend. Will use this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      oh fun! let me know how they go ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    December 21, 2017 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea to mix this yourself! Gingerbread spice is one of my favorite holiday flavors- so super festive. Have a great holiday!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Julie! it’s so easy, hope you had a great holiday too

      Reply
  11. GiGi Eats says

    December 21, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    mmmmm! Now I really want to make egg nog or cookies – I have to get to the store and get ingredients – ASAP!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      oh yes, this’d be great with eggnog!

      Reply
  12. Kelli says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:18 am

    Such a great and simple gift idea! I also love your teaspoon – I have the same set ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 2, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      thanks Kelli! and yes, I love these measuring spoons too, can’t go wrong with a good ‘ole Anthro find

      Reply
  13. Adriana says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    Love the balance between the spices for a perfect gingerbread cookie or muffin. I tried it and loved it nothing like a fresh spice mix.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      so true! thanks!

      Reply
  14. Jessica Formicola says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    I make this every year and hand it out as gifts! Thanks so much for such an awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      it’s such a great and easy gift!

      Reply
  15. Jen says

    December 17, 2019 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    I love homemade spices! This would be such a great gift idea for my kidsโ€™ teachers.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      me too, and that’s a great use!

      Reply
  16. Heidy L. McCallum says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    Great idea for gifts this Christmas–especially for the office parties.Bookmarking.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      oh yes, it’s such a great idea for office gifts!

      Reply
  17. Anita says

    December 17, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    This will be perfect as Christmas gifts for those who love baking. And I’m gonna keep one for myself too. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      absolutely! Thanks

      Reply
  18. Melissa says

    January 1, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    This would be good to use in coffee!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 1, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      oh ya!!! great idea

      Reply
  19. Tina says

    November 23, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Would you happen to have a cookie recipe to use this in?

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 23, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      ohh I don’t. I have a gingerbread cake recipe though. You can use it any recipe though. Google your favorite type of gingerbread cookie (soft, hard, etc) and find one with lots of great reviews

      Reply

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