Gingerbread Three Ways

stout gingerbread • cookies • puppy! • gingerbread candied almonds

Blackstrap Gingerbread Cookies

I love spicy gingerbread this time of year and contrary to most recipes, I use blackstrap molasses. Its deep, dark, complex flavor makes the best gingerbread, whether you are going for cookies or a cake like this gorgeous Stout Gingerbread:

Stout Gingerbread (photo by Samantha Lord)

Meet Chloe, my new writing partner

…which explains, partly, why I haven’t been posting as frequently. She’s learning so much and becoming good buddies with our other Berner, six-year-old, Wheatley.

Chloe, the baby Bernese Mountain Dog

Gingerbread Candied Almonds

Gingerbread Candied Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)

Just like the cones of cinnamon almonds sold at the German Christmas Markets but homemade! These Gingerbread Candied Almonds use a Lebkuchen spice blend (with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, coriander, cardamom, ginger, anise, and nutmeg) but you can use 100% cinnamon for a classic version.

They are delicious little nibbles for a snack, dessert, or cheese board. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

Well, with puppies and college kids home, dinners and gifts to wrap, and attempting to keep my heart peaceful with Advent, I bid you adieu. Merry Christmas!