Traditional Gingerbread People Cookies

Traditional Gingerbread People Cookies.
Preparation time is 12hours
Cook time is 10minutes
Total time is 12hours 10minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

11 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
For the decoration optional
  • 20grams chocolate drops
  • 100grams icing
For the dry ingredients
  • 220grams flour, allow extra for rolling
  • 1/2teaspoons bicarbonate soda
  • 1/2teaspoons salt
  • 1tablespoons ginger, powdered
  • 1teaspoons cinnamon, powdered
  • 1 medium egg
  • 70grams butter, unsalted
  • 50grams dark sugar
  • 100grams maple syrup

Nutrition per serving

2520 Kilojoules or 600 Calories
29% of daily energy intake*
Protein
8.1grams
Fat
19.3grams
Carbs
102grams
Sugars
57.8grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

These traditional ginger cookies bring the taste of christmas any time of year.

Method

Step 1 of 5

In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together and set to one side. In a mixing bowl add the butter, sugar and maple syrup and mix until combined fully for 2 minutes.

Step 2 of 5

Now crack in the egg and mix for another 2 minutes. Incremently introduce the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix until it reaches a doughy consistency.

Step 3 of 5

Wrap the mixture in cling film and allow to set in the firdge overnight. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced and prepare baking trays with some baking paper.

Step 4 of 5

Roll out the dough flat and using cookie cutters, cut and place onto the baking tray leaving space between each.

Step 5 of 5

Bake the cookies for 10 minutes but check regularly as thicker cookies may need an extra 2 minutes. When the cookies are cooked and allowed to cool fully, optionally decorate with icing and chocolate drops.

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