Gingered Biscuits

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   In a large bowl: mix sieved flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder and sugar.

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   Remove the mixture.

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   Add the butter and mix.

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   Rub it until it looks like breadcrumbs.

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   In a smaller bowl, beat the egg and add slowly the maple syrup.

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   Mix until smooth and even.

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   Add this mixture to the flour mixture.

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   Mix it until you finish with a big, round ball of dough.

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   Put the ball of dough inside a plastic bag, and leave it in the fridge for about 45 minutes (it'll get easier to extend).

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    Preheat oven at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

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    First of all, get the dough out of the bag.

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    Extend it with a rolling pin until it is about 1/5 inch thick (0.5 cm).

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    Cut it either with biscuit cutter or knife.

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    Decorate.

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    Bake, for 15 to 25 minutes.

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    Leave them outside the oven for a while for them to cool down and get crunchy.

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