Martha's Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Martha's Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g unsalted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling; 1 cup golden syrup or 1 cup honey; 2 eggs, separated into yolk and white; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups plain flour; 2 cups self raising flour; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

250 g unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
1 cup golden syrup or 1 cup honey
2 eggs, separated into yolk and white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups plain flour
2 cups self raising flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
2
Add egg yolks.
3
Add Golden Syrup or honey.
4
Add vanilla extract.
5
Beat thoroughly.
6
In another bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix.
7
Add to creamed mixture about a cup at a time.
8
Knead lightly with floured hands towards the end.
9
The dough will be quite soft but should hold its shape.
10
Cut into 4 pieces and refrigerate for half an hour.
11
Take out a quarter of the mixture and lightly knead on a floured surface then roll out about 1/4 inch thick.
12
Cut into'men' with cookie cutters or into circles if preferred.
13
I use an egg lifter to help get them onto the baking trays.
14
Lightly beat the egg whites and brush over the shapes then sprinkle with a little granulated sugar.
15
Bake at 180 degrees C for 12 to 15 minutes depending on the size you make.
16
They should be golden brown.
17
Cool, then store in airtight container with a lining of kitchen paper to keep them crisp.

1467

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling, 1 cup golden syrup or 1 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Martha's Gingerbread Men 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.

Martha's Gingerbread Men

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