Super Easy Gingerbread

By Bake Play Smile · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Using a hand-held beater or stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until pale and creamy.
2. Add the golden syrup and egg yolk and beat until combined.
3. Stir in the plain flour, mixed spice, ground ginger, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead into a ball. Wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
6. Roll the dough between 2 sheets of baking paper to about 3-4 mm thick. Cut out shapes with cutters.
7. Place the shapes on the prepared trays about 4 cm apart and bake for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden. Do not overcook.
8. Cool on the trays for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once fully cooled, decorate with red and green M&Ms and the white icing pen (or melted white chocolate). Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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