Ingredients for Gingerbread Men
- Soft Brown Sugar
- ½ cup golden syrup
- Black Treacle
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Ground Cloves
- Orange, Zest Of
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- Plain Flour
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How to Make Gingerbread Men
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) / Gas Mark 4.
- Prepare two baking sheets by lightly greasing them.
- In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup golden syrup, ¼ cup treacle, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda).
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a smooth, manageable dough forms. Add a little extra flour if needed to prevent stickiness.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a cool place for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes.
- Arrange the cut-out gingerbread men on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes in the middle of the oven, or until the biscuits feel firm to the touch.
- Let the gingerbread men cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, store your gingerbread men in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
12g
Carbs
5g
