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Gingerbread man recipe nz. Low cost, so easy and quick to make in the microwave (just 25 minutes) and it freezes really well. Making the gingerbread cookie dough. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon and pour into the bowl of a food processor.

Cut the butter into small lumps and place in a large mixing bowl. Using pattern from pattern sheet, roll dough on greased oven tray until it's the size of the gingerbread man pattern. Roll out on a floured surface till it's about 0.5 cm thick.

Decorate with currants, choc chips, nuts or however for the eyes and buttons. Beat the egg in a small cup, then add to the flour mixture along with 1 tablespoon of chelsea golden syrup. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

It’s rolled out then a gingerbread men cookie cutter is used to cut the shapes out. 1 1/2 cups boiling water; Homemade christmas gifts christmas treats christmas baking christmas cookies christmas recipes homemade gifts christmas time xmas best no bake cookies.

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. 1 whole egg (beaten) 80g golden syrup (or maple syrup) 120g butter 170g brown sugar 340g plain flour, some excess for dusting ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder Tie a gingerbread cookie cutter to the jar with a special note and instruction tag.

If not using at once, cover and chill for up to a week or freeze until needed. Beat together butter, sugar and golden syrup until pale and creamy. Grease and line two standard loaf tins with baking paper.