Easy Gingerbread Dessert Bites

Name: Easy Gingerbread Dessert Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 cup boiling water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups white whole wheat flour; 6 tablespoons egg whites; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped; 1 tablespoon white sugar; fresh raspberry; mint sprig

Submitted by JelsMom

"Beautiful litle bite size dessert that's perfect for get togethers."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 10

ingredients

Gingerbread
1 cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup shortening
¹⁄₂ cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups white whole wheat flour
6 tablespoons egg whites
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ginger
3 teaspoons cinnamon
Garnishments
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 tablespoon white sugar
fresh raspberry
mint sprig

directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Spray 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment or waxed paper.
Prepare cake: Cream together sugar and shortening.
Mix together dry ingredients.
Add molasses and boiling water to sugar and shortening mixture.
Slowly add dry ingredients to mixture; mixing well between each addition.
Beat eggs well & add into mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (20-30 minutes).
Allow to cool.
Using 1 3/4" cookie cutter or glass rim, cut into 10 rounds. (If too thick, cut horizontally to 1/2" thickness).
Bake on cookie sheet at 300°F 30 minutes more to toast.
Garnish: Whip cream with sugar to soft peaks.
Add whipped cream to each gingerbread piece, top with fresh raspberries & a mint sprig.
Serve.