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Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:49:49 GMT

We tried it for the first time yesterday and it's delicious!

The gingerbread has great flavor and texture, and it's just as delicious the next day, very moist.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

panda1234 — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:53:39 GMT

Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

beckyb1012 — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:00:00 GMT

Two weeks ago I took a box of gingerbread and made Ginger Bread Brownies for my son and his family. So good, but I am going to Dr. it up a bit more the next time for even more ooey gooey.

Recipe called for 1/3 cup of Evaporated Milk and one stick of butter and bake at temp. on mix for 20 to 25 min. I used 1/2 cup of the milk since I was adding in a one half bag of Pumpkin Spice chips from Tollhouse. They were great but I am going to try a little sweetened cond. milk with it next time or maybe just more brownie.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:27:35 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
Two weeks ago I took a box of gingerbread and made Ginger Bread Brownies for my son and his family. So good, but I am going to Dr. it up a bit more the next time for even more ooey gooey.

Recipe called for 1/3 cup of Evaporated Milk and one stick of butter and bake at temp. on mix for 20 to 25 min. I used 1/2 cup of the milk since I was adding in a one half bag of Pumpkin Spice chips from Tollhouse. They were great but I am going to try a little sweetened cond. milk with it next time or maybe just more brownie.

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Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:30:29 GMT

@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.

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Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

ValuSkr — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:16:37 GMT

I got their Gingerbread Coffee a few years ago and really didn't like it. As I recall, it was very bitter and not at all like gingerbread. I went back to TJ's and got a refund.

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momtochloe — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:39:35 GMT

@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
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Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.

Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . .

And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:59:10 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
I got their Gingerbread Coffee a few years ago and really didn't like it. As I recall, it was very bitter and not at all like gingerbread. I went back to TJ's and got a refund.

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I'm just not a fan of flavored coffee, so I wouldn't even try that. I can't say that I've ever met a flavored coffee that I've liked.

I do like some things added to coffee after it's made though.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:03:55 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
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Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.
Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . .

And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!

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You go, girl! They are delicious, and really easy.

I forgot to mention, DD added rum soaked raisins to the gingerbread, her father LOVES raisins. I taught her how a long time ago: put raisins in a small bowl, add rum or bourbon or whatever, depending on amount of raisins. I usually just do about a tablespoon. Put in microwave for a little bit, less than a minute, and let sit for awhile until they cool. Feel free to drink strained "juice"

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

momtochloe — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:07:13 GMT

@NoelSeven wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
*******************************

Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.
Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . .

And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!
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You go, girl! They are delicious, and really easy.

I forgot to mention, DD added rum soaked raisins to the gingerbread, her father LOVES raisins. I taught her how a long time ago: put raisins in a small bowl, add rum or bourbon or whatever, depending on amount of raisins. I usually just do about a tablespoon. Put in microwave for a little bit, less than a minute, and let sit for awhile until they cool. Feel free to drink strained "juice"

***hiccough*** sounds delicious Noel, thanks again for the baking boost as Lord knows I need it!

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

cancun08 — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:10:33 GMT

@NoelSeven wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
*******************************

Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.
Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . .

And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!
************************************

You go, girl! They are delicious, and really easy.

I forgot to mention, DD added rum soaked raisins to the gingerbread, her father LOVES raisins. I taught her how a long time ago: put raisins in a small bowl, add rum or bourbon or whatever, depending on amount of raisins. I usually just do about a tablespoon. Put in microwave for a little bit, less than a minute, and let sit for awhile until they cool. Feel free to drink strained "juice"

Oh, puh-leez, stop it!!! Just. Stop. It.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

Topaz Gem — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:33:56 GMT

I've tried TJ's brownie mix, cornbread mix, pumpkin cornbread mix, and pumpkin bread mix and I've been happy with all of them. I'm mostly a from-scratch baker, but I always keep a few mixes handy for when I'm pressed for time. I will definitely pick up the gingerbread mix next time I'm in there.

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

NoelSeven — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:16:58 GMT

@Topaz Gem wrote:
I've tried TJ's brownie mix, cornbread mix, pumpkin cornbread mix, and pumpkin bread mix and I've been happy with all of them. I'm mostly a from-scratch baker, but I always keep a few mixes handy for when I'm pressed for time. I will definitely pick up the gingerbread mix next time I'm in there.

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I'm mostly from scratch, also, TG, but during the holidays I always keep a few TJ's mixes on hand. Years ago I learned from a friend to always keep crackers, cheese and candles on hand for last minute guests. Now I've added to the list

Re: Trader Joe's Gingerbread Mix

terrier3 — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:30:06 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
*******************************

Hi Panda, I totally agree

I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.

I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.
Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . .

And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!

I buy their baking mixes all the time, mtc.

I bake the pumpkin cornbread in either my Nordic Ware acorn pan or my Lodge cornstick pan...but they are great even in a squate pan too!

The spices TJs adds really make a difference, IMO...they almost taste made from scratch.