Gingerbread is my favourite Christmas treat, so here is my simple and foolproof recipe for gingerbread cookies!
Ingredients:
90g clear honey
175g soft dark brown sugar
60g soft unsalted butter
350g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spice (I always add a touch of ground cinnamon)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spice (I always add a touch of ground cinnamon)
1 medium egg beaten
(Its difficult to say how many gingerbread cookies this recipe makes as it depends on the cutters you use, but it definitely makes a decent batch)
Method
1. Over a low heat, melt together the honey, sugar and butter. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile sift the flour, baking powder and spices in a bowl and add the egg.
3. Pour the sugar mixture and mix well to form a soft dough. Cover the dough with cling film or a plastic bag when its not being.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface an cut it into whatever shapes take your fancy.
A festive idea is to make a hole in your biscuits with a straw, then a ribbon can be placed through the hole and they can be hung from your christmas tree as a decoration.
5. Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with a sheet of baking paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 180C/ 350F/ Gas 4.
6. Leave to cool and then decorate with icing and any sweets or treats you have to hand.
I had a lovely time making these gingerbread cookies at the weekend with my 4 year old godson. Here is a picture of our marvellous creations, its safe to say I had a helping hand!
Hope you enjoyed reading, let me know if you try out this recipe!
-H xox
(Its difficult to say how many gingerbread cookies this recipe makes as it depends on the cutters you use, but it definitely makes a decent batch)
Method
1. Over a low heat, melt together the honey, sugar and butter. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile sift the flour, baking powder and spices in a bowl and add the egg.
3. Pour the sugar mixture and mix well to form a soft dough. Cover the dough with cling film or a plastic bag when its not being.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface an cut it into whatever shapes take your fancy.
A festive idea is to make a hole in your biscuits with a straw, then a ribbon can be placed through the hole and they can be hung from your christmas tree as a decoration.
5. Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with a sheet of baking paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 180C/ 350F/ Gas 4.
6. Leave to cool and then decorate with icing and any sweets or treats you have to hand.
I had a lovely time making these gingerbread cookies at the weekend with my 4 year old godson. Here is a picture of our marvellous creations, its safe to say I had a helping hand!
Hope you enjoyed reading, let me know if you try out this recipe!
-H xox
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