EPIC Thanksgiving Dessert Platter! Gingersnap Cookies Maple Caramel Buttercream Carrot Cake & MORE!

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GINGER SNAPS! (aka: Sugared Ginger Cookies)
Ingredients
2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Ground Ginger
½ tsp Salt
¾ cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
2 cups, Granulated Sugar (divided)
¼ cup Molasses
1 Egg, Room Temperature
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Combine flour with baking soda, ground ginger and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with 1 cup of sugar and the molasses on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and vanilla until almost combined.
On medium-low speed, add the flour mixture and continue to mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. Chill the dough for about an hour, or until the dough can easily be rolled into balls.
While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Pour the remaining 1 cup of sugar into a shallow dish or plate. Scoop 1 Tbsp portions of dough and roll into smooth balls. Add to the sugar and completely coat each ball.
Arrange the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. You can either leave the dough balls as is, or gently press down with the bottom of a small plate or cake pan to form a disc.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. You will know the cookies are done when the edges have set but the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack and let them cool completely for 20 more minutes.
You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week!
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[@HowToCakeIt]

I'm still taking votes! Is it cakeCUTERIE or charCAKERIE?? 🤔 I already had my Thanksgiving in Canada, but I want to know if YOU'LL be recreating this board for the holidays. What would you add to yours??

[@johncouric2285]

CharCAKErie :)

[@sunnyaina314]

100% charcakerie

[@ashleighsmith9750]

Charcakerie just sounds better and you immediately know what it is plus it's easier to say

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A lot of people are saying charcakerie but I like cakecuterie

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[@bassoprofundo]

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[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank YOU for everything you do!! It means so much to me you're here with us 💖

[@Alinkssa]

Anyone else sad we didnt get to see the results of the "not-flattened" cookie? Like, as someone who bakes a lot, I KNOW what it turned out like, but I still wanted the closure LOL

[@hayleywhite345]

Yes! but coming from someone who doesn’t bake all the time!

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Yes!!

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Same

[@kathyofleen]

Inquiring minds....

[@Beans_26]

I hate how your videos come out during school because I always want to watch them right away but at least it gives me something to look forward to 🙂

[@MiriamPaschal]

I discovered that when I add a tiny bit of cinnamon to my gingerbread it enhances the ginger flavor without overpowering it.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Cinnamon can do no wrong 😉

[@helenivanic1628]

It was 3am when I got the notification for this video. I’ll go to hell and back to wait for Yo’s awesome video. Love her and her contents. 🥰❤️

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I love the art of your talent!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you so much! 💖 wish I could share these treats with you!

[@SoTastyOfficial]

So Yummy, It looks amazing dessert. 💖💖💖

[@barbiebarrios4908]

I Love the Thanksgiving Dessert Platter and celebrate of Thanksgiving, thank you, Yolanda 💙💕

[@justinamurao7022]

I love ginger snaps! and those carrot cake looks so moist and scrumptious!

[@Phirebirdphoenix]

the mariah reference! icons supporting icons, love to see it

[@Hopeful100]

So happy to be watching your videos ❤️

[@HowToCakeIt]

So happy to have you watching! ❤❤

[@christaboshoff6782]

Yum! Love ginger and carrotcake!

[@snvrises4249]

Your cakes are always amazing!!

[@naominaomi1577]

WOW!!! What a wonderful idea!!!

[@shei9051]

Looks pretty and yummy!🤍

[@natemr4482]

The Thanksgiving dessert platter looks really delicious Yolanda 😋♥️

[@vincently1995]

How wonderful!

[@louisalewis4631]

That's one festive delectable charcuterie no char-cakerie board. 😋💖

[@fingerlickinggoodwithchefl7387]

This is great party idea I love it

[@Bookwormscififan]

That board looked amazing!! I do wonder what happened to the unflattened cookie…

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[@hannah50353]

Fabulous Yolanda, Well Done🎉❤

[@Maria_Swift]

the charcakerie board looks amazing!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you Maryam! I hope you get to make one over the holidays 😍

[@elizabethoniel5706]

I just got a charcuterie board book with tons of different boards to make including a Thanksgiving turkey one!!

[@julieholcombe7422]

OMGOSH amazing!!!! ❤️

[@ardette4937]

i love you yo! though I don't have interest in baking and I'm not really into sweets, but you make me change my taste buds with your videos 💜

[@felicitasdieterle4563]

Love that, Yoyo !

[@RichelleG23]

Last year was the cheese charcuterie board now a dessert. It is going to be a trend for sure!!!

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I am just so happy you are back.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

So happy to BE back!!

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Oh my! Looks like my fall sugar dreams on a plate!

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What a feast! 💓💓🙏

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Yummy 😋

[@kaycoulbourne6138]

Can you make a pecan praline cake with a pecan praline filling. I would love to see you how you would incorporate it into a dessert that’s not ice cream.

[@laurelsmith4112]

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Exclusive dessert 🍪🎂

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Your makes cake better than I draw a cake🌚

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[@SConArt87]

“I’m gonna cut these into squares” Proceeds to cut the cake into rectangles…😂

[@yellanphine827]

Yolanda... your **snap**.. wasn't snapping LOLOL

[@leemorry535]

Aww I missed this video

[@sunnyaina314]

What happened to the cookie you didn't flatten??! I need to know hahaa! And charcakerie should win, it's easier to say smoothly and describes it perfectly.

[@sunnyaina314]

Also you should do a butter board but with buttercream!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

How rude of me for not sharing! 😅 the unflattened cookie came out as a little hump and was nice and chewy on the inside. I clearly ate it right away!! 🤣

[@kriztalavera9958]

How i wish that i would have the same kind of mixer just like what you are using,the problem is i can't afford it 'coz it's too expensive and since i am a señior my maintenance is my priority but i do love it as a gifr for my comng bday this Dec.19. I enjoy watching all of your video because you are a jolly baker No dull moment even when you're eating your finished product you still make me smile. Everything is so happy to watch🥰 Thanks for sharing... I am grandma Cristy from the Philippines...love you gurl😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️ God bless you more and also your wonderful staff👋👋👋🥰 BYE!!!

[@felicitasdieterle4563]

Yoyo, I have to say, that you are looking awesome ! Fall colors are YOUR colors ! They match so good with sou ! You only sould wear fall colors.

[@James-lk3fp]

That looks soooo good. Question for the spiced nuts how much walnuts,butter,brown sugar and cinnamon? Thanks keep up the wonderful desserts. YUM

[@HowToCakeIt]

Hey James! You can find the recipe for the spiced nuts in my book Layer Up! 🥰

[@kellykocsis1941]

So glad your back, btw the movie “Gingersnaps” is Canadian, it’s okay but not a great movie. This dessert was very good, bet it tasted great 😊

[@chestnutmongrel]

What happened with the round cookie?

[@briyannarogers4975]

Yolanda what can I get some?

[@Sweetthang9]

Frick yes there is a movie called Ginger Snaps! Deliciously terrible. I believe there may even be a Ginger Snaps 2...?

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[@buddyholly4672]

What happened with the gingersnap test cookies? Did the balled one bake terribly i assume?

[@davidboston8839]

Can you make a giant pop tart and toaster strudel

[@HowToCakeIt]

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[@nbarnes6225]

charCAKErie is so much better. 😁 also...what happened to the non-flattened gingersnap???

[@bjbear5202]

How do you get gingerbread flavored compound chocolate?

[@HowToCakeIt]

I found them at a local crafts store!

[@moniquekennedy9258]

@howtocakeit do you have the other recipe for the other dessert listed. Thanks

[@HowToCakeIt]

Happy to share ! Which recipe are you looking for?

[@yvettekamm4332]

Nice theme! Ginger and Malpe Syrup are Both soooo delicious! ❤ But, just a hint for the next episodes: Sometimes I Could Barley Unterstand, what you were Talking About, Cuz the music was too loud. Just so you can Check for the next Time 😊

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Next TuesdayAbout Thanksgiving Cake

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[@pirate123219]

Hi Yolanda, love this video and this idea. Side note, can I use cream of tartar or cornstarch in american buttercream

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thanks Michelle! You can add a small amount for extra stability, but runny buttercream is usually the result of too much liquid

[@pirate123219]

@@HowToCakeIt awesome...thanks so much. And I love cakekuterie

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[@joyherting3705]

I was going to say yes yes there is a movie called Ginger snap and then you showed it but I've seen it and if you like scary movies it's pretty good, I don't know how much info people want I don't want to ruin it definitely would watch it again if I could find it. I actually think there's a Ginger Snap too maybe, ginger snaps back. It's been a long time

[@kitchenorcloset]

Me: Now singing Shake it Off by MC

[@laurelsmith4112]

I love the fact you said to turn ya pan on. Then you said to beat the pan. What you mean? Hey sexy pan let me. Caress your rim! Lolz

[@johncouric2285]

third

[@7O13]

I cannot add a video to the comments, but everytime I make ginger snaps (ginger nuts here is Aus.), they are so hard we managed to hammer a nail into the table with it 😅😬 Why?!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Totally depends on your preference! Some people like them hard so they really have that "snap" when you break them, and some like them soft and chewy. If they're too hard and you're looking for a chewier middle, there may be too much sugar in the dough or you may be baking them too long (the dark molasses can make it difficult to tell when they're done!). Try using less sugar or freezing the dough before baking for softer cookies 😄

[@7O13]

@@HowToCakeIt There's hard, and then there's brake you're teeth on my biscuits hard lol ..am I putting too much golden syrup in it? Not enough butter? Theyre only 5mm thick so it can't be that (or is it?)

[@HowToCakeIt]

@@7O13 Oh nooo! We don't want any dentist trips over the holidays lol! It could be! Try the recipe in the description - see how they turn out in comparison!

[@kathyofleen]

Was it just me, or did that look like more than just 2tsp of ground ginger?

[@bsfwheldon9971]

The Thanksgiving dessert platter looks delicious. I am not a fan of the background music.

[@chiaraippoliti]

Why do you celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving on KZbin, but not Canadian Thanksgiving?🤔

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