A completely edible Christmas gift Gingerbread CookieBoxes and Mason Jars!
The Mason Jar is made simply by wrapping dough around a can!
You dont need any cookie cutters, mixers or any special equipment to make these.
Last years’ Gingerbread House aka Leaning Tower of Piso. Only the chimney and 1/8 th of one roof was consumed.
Or baking talent (which I lack).
My kind of Christmas baking!!
Last year I made a Gingerbread House for my family Christmas dinner.
Last years’ Gingerbread House aka Leaning Tower of Piso. Only the chimney and 1/8 th of one roof was consumed.
Especially given that it was the first time I attempted it.
However, after a 12 course Christmas dinner, there was little room left for dessert.
So after all my efforts to make the Gingerbread house (I even made a snowman!
), only part of the chimney and about 1/8th of one roof was nibbled at.
So I swore I would never make another Gingerbread House again unless I was going somewhere with 50 people!
This is the only time of the year I make it, it sings of Christmas to me.
And being the first Christmas with my blog, I wanted to share an edible gift recipe.
Something a little different.
The Gingerbread Mason Jars are really easy to make because they dont require constructing.
Just wrap dough around a baking paper lined can, and bake.
Its really that easy!
And that is the story of how the idea of the Gingerbread Boxes and Mason Jars was born.
A more sensible size than a giant Gingerbread House that takes an army to consume.
It took several goes to get this right.
I only found one recipe for Gingerbread Boxes on a commercial recipe site.
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I wont get into details but suffice to say it didnt work.
So I decided to make one up myself.
If you arent into fiddly, then I recommend making the Mason Jarsbecause they dont require constructing.
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All you need is an empty can covered with baking paper (parchment paper).
Then wrap it with dough.
It sticks perfectly because Gingerbread dough is quite sticky.
Then the other step you dont normally do with gingerbread is to chill it again.
This helps the Mason Jar from sliding down while it bakes because it needs to be baked upright.
You dont even need to glue the base on.
And because gingerbread is slightly sticky, the base stays in without the help of icing or melted chocolate.
The Boxes are easier to cut out because you just need 8 squares for each box.
I think these make a great gift for Christmas or any occasion!
you’re free to fill them with whatever you want.
Nagi
***UPDATE Which Should I Make?
?Ive had a few people ask me which was easier to make the Mason Jars or the Boxes.
