Gingerbread Boxes Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Boxes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g butter (chopped); 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed); 1/2 cup golden syrup; 1 egg (separated); 2 1/2 cups plain flour (all purpose); 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted); 1 3/4 cups icing sugar (pure); silver cachous (to decorate)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan forced.
2
Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
3
Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy and then add golden syrup and egg yolk and beat until combined.
4
Add sifted flour, ginger and bicarbonate of soda, using a knife to mix until evenly combined.
5
Gather dough together and turn out onto a sheet of non-stick baking paper.
6
Divide the dough into 2 even portions, wrap one portion in cling wrap and set aside.
7
Roll the other portion out to a rectangle about 26cm x 18cm and trim the sides to give straight lines, but don't make it any small than 24cm x 16cm.
8
Cut dough into 12 pieces (four rows of three).
9
Transfer pieces to one of the prepared trays, leaving a little room between them for spreading.
10
Place trays in the fridge and chill while you roll out and cut the other piece of dough as you did the first.
11
Bake first tray for 10 minutes, while chilling the second tray, then bake that tray for 10 minutes.
12
Leave on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
13
Whisk egg white until frothy, then gradually add sifted icing sugar to make a stiff paste.
14
Place paste into a small plastic piping bag and snip off the end and pipe this icing on the outside of joins of the square to cover any gaps and then decorate with cachous.
15
Pipe a cross onto the box tops and decorate and ;leave to set.
16
Fill with chosen sweets.

1076

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g butter (chopped), 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed), 1/2 cup golden syrup, 1 egg (separated), and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Boxes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingerbread Boxes

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Variations & substitutions

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