Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup golden syrup or corn syrup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chopped; 1 None large egg, lightly beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; None None Colored icing and sprinkles, for decorating

Servings: persons

1/3 cup golden syrup or corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chopped
1 None large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
None None Colored icing and sprinkles, for decorating

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Grease 2 baking sheets and line with parchment paper.
2
Place the golden syrup, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a heatproof bowl and mix. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are combined. Add the baking soda.
3
Place the butter in a large bowl. Pour in the golden syrup mixture and stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool.
4
Add the egg and 1 cup of flour and mix well. Add the remaining flour and use hands to mix to a dough. Knead gently on a lightly floured work surface until the dough is soft and smooth. Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to a 1/4 inch thickness.
5
Using a gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut out 14 cookies. Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-15 mins, until golden and firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before decorating.

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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: 1/3 cup golden syrup or corn syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies 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.

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