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Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix

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This quick and easy homemade gingerbread spice mix is the perfect addition to your holiday baking and beverages!

Gingerbread spice mix in a mason jar.

Unlike Pumpkin Spice mix, Gingerbread Spice mix is not readily available in stores here, at least not where I live. If you’re having trouble finding it as well then this recipe is for you!

An easy way to add a bit more spice and flavour to your holiday baking or beverages.

Overhead shot of the spice in a jar on a white table.

How to make Gingerbread Spice Mix

The recipe couldn’t be more simple — measure out your spices, mix, and you’re done.

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You’re probably thinking to yourself — can’t I just use the pumpkin pie spice that I have in place of this? It’s pretty much the same ingredients. Well it IS mostly the same ingredients, but the ratios are different and it will yield a different flavour.

Pumpkin pie spice is heavy on cinnamon, whereas gingerbread spice has a balance of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. It really does add a different and unique flavour.

A jar of gingerbread spice with cinnamon sticks behind it.

This gingerbread spice mix is the perfect addition to any holiday baking that may be on your radar. From cakes and cookies to muffins and pancakes, the possibilities are endless.

And don’t forget to add it to your holiday beverages as well. Just sprinkle some on eggnog, coffee, or hot chocolate and you’re set.

It also makes a wonderful handmade Christmas or hostess gift. Pour some into a pretty mason jar and tie around a little candy cane or twine ribbon and you’re done!

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Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix

This quick and easy homemade gingerbread spice mix is the perfect addition to your holiday baking and beverages!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Desserts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Calories 158kcal
Author Olivia

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp ground allspice
  • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground cloves
  • 1 Tbsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch ground black pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gingerbread Spice Mix

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 16gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 5mg
The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.
Originally published on Dec 9, 2015

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  1. Chrissy says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:49 PM

    5 stars
    I came across a recipe for gingerbread pecans that called for this spice. It wasn’t available at my grocer. I was going to substitute pumpkin pie spice, but a google search led me to this so I quickly made it. The pecans turned out amazing!! I’m so happy I found you. Way better, I’m certain. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 24, 2020 at 9:36 AM

      Hi Chrissy! I’m so glad you found my recipe to help! Now I know what I’m doing with my leftover pecans 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jenna says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM

    OLIVIA!!! Your blog saves my baking day, yet again. Need to make a creme pat for some Christmas baby birthday profiteroles, but with a gingerbread twist, and this spice mix is gone be just what I need 🙂 Fingers crossed it’s a good idea. YAY for Liv for Cake!

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    4 stars
    How would I use this in recipes? I clicked on your gingerbread cookies and the recipe has each spice measured out. What would the measurements be if I used this premade gingerbread spice? Sorry, I’m new to baking!!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 7, 2020 at 11:16 AM

      Hi Emily! If a recipe has them measured out I would just go with that. I made this specifically for recipes that call for gingerbread spice (like my Polish Gingerbread Cookies) which isn’t always readily available in stores.

      Reply
  4. Hannah Thompson says

    August 5, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    Do you know how much of everything i need to put in or do i just guess of how much i put in all together? really wanna try this recipe it sounds so yummy

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      August 11, 2020 at 8:52 AM

      Hi Hannah! There are measurements in the recipe card.

      Reply
  5. Jacq Anders says

    December 18, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    5 stars
    Just what I needed. Perfect blend of spices.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 18, 2019 at 3:22 PM

      Hi Jacq! So happy you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Annette says

    October 24, 2019 at 11:38 PM

    So very happy I stumbled upon your site when looking for a gingerbread spice recipe! Can’t wait to try it and some of your cake and other recipes soon. I’ve been baking since I was a young girl and it’s always been a joy for me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. #fallisforbaking🥮🎃

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:46 AM

      Hi Annette! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment. Happy to have you as a new reader and I hope you loved the recipes! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Corrina says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:40 AM

    5 stars
    Was looking for gingerbread coffee. I settled for making this spice mix (smells lovely!), and thru trial and error, mixed 1 TBS of gingerbread spice with a cup of plain ground coffee. Then I just use a few scoops in a Kcup basket for a single cup of brewed coffee. It’s so yummy as a latte!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 17, 2018 at 1:44 PM

      Hi Corrina! So glad you like it, thanks for the tips! I’ll have to try it in my coffee tomorrow 🙂

      Reply
  8. Julia (@imagelicious) says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:30 AM

    I know this post is a year old 🙂 but wanted to let you know that I saw gingerbread spice at Bulk Barn since you mentioned you couldn’t find it in stores.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      November 17, 2016 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks for the tip!! I’ve never been to Bulk Barn. Apparently we have one here but it’s kind of the middle of nowhere. Will have to make my way out there one day 🙂

      Reply
      • Julia (@imagelicious) says

        November 17, 2016 at 11:29 AM

        No Easily accessible Bulk Barn??? That’s sad… I think it means you have to move to Toronto. It’ll also help with your freezer issues as I’m willing to sacrifice my waist to eat your cakes…

        Reply
        • Olivia says

          November 17, 2016 at 3:20 PM

          Haha!! I am packing my bags! 😉

          Reply
  9. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    YUMMMMMM! I’ve been meaning to make this too – I just love that gb aroma!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      Me TOO! It’s pretty much the best thing ever.

      Reply
  10. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    December 13, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    5 stars
    Great idea, love gingerbread! So simple for holiday baking!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 13, 2015 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks Allie!!

      Reply
  11. heather @french press says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I bet it just smells heavenly!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 12, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      It smells AMAzing :D.

      Reply
  12. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    This is genius!! Now I can make everything gingerbread-y! 🙂 And helloooo gorgeous photos! I want to dive right into the screen!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 12, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you so much Liz!! <3

      Reply
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