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Christmas Gingerbread

The lead up to Christmas is one of those times when my oven is perpetually on and I’m baking all sorts of goodies. Fruit cakes, shortbread, panforte are always on the go and this year I have add in some Christmas Gingerbread. I must say they have quickly become my favourite!

This recipe makes plenty of biscuits. I got about 50 stars from my batch. It does depend on the cutter you use and the thickness of the dough but you will not be disappointed with the end result. The gingerbread are delicately spiced yet warm with ginger heat and delightfully soft and chewy to eat.

These gingerbread also make the perfect Christmas gift. Wrapped individually they are an ideal small gift to give. Perfect for kids classmates as an alternative to chocolate! Or put out a plate when friends are around and watch then disappear. They are s\o very moorish, the large batch will vanish before you know it!

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makes around 50 biscuits

90 minutes

Ingredients

250g unsalted butter, softened

2/3 C brown sugar

1/2 C golden syrup

2 eggs

4 C plain flour

1/2 c self raising flour

2 teaspoons bicarb soda

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

good pinch of salt flakes

Instructions

Place the butter, sugar and golden syrup into a large bowl and beat together until light and creamy. Add the eggs and beat until combined.

Sift the remaining ingredients into the bowl. Mix together until combined and smooth.

Turn the dough out onto a floured bench and knead together to form a smooth ball of dough. Divide into 3 or 4 equal portions then wrap each portion in cling wrap. Place in the fridge for at least an hour to chill.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Working with one portion at a time, roll the dough to around 5mm thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut the desired shapes from the dough and place onto the prepared trays. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until turning golden. Repeat until all dough the has been used up.

Gingerbread shapes can be decorated with icing or left plain. Store in an airtight container.

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