Ginger Man Cookies
Sweet, spiced, and full of holiday cheer, these Ginger Man Cookies are a nostalgic treat perfect for festive occasions or cosy evenings with a cup of tea. With the warmth of ginger and subtle hints of spice, these cookies are not only flavourful but also fun to make, especially with kids. Whether you decorate them with icing or enjoy them plain, these cookies bring a dash of whimsy and a lot of flavour.
Ginger Man Cookies
Course: BakeryDifficulty: Beginner
Servings
15
cookiesPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesIngredients
150 gms flour
40 gms powdered sugar
60 gms butter
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp ginger juice
1 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp spice powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp caramel colour (optional)
Butter icing or royal icing, for decoration (optional)
A little granulated sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in honey, ginger juice, ginger powder, spice powder, baking powder, and caramel colour. Mix well.
- Add the flour gradually and combine into a soft dough. Chill in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of buttered parchment paper until ¼ inch thick.
- Cut with a Ginger Man cookie cutter or desired shapes.
- Transfer onto a greased tray and prick with a fork.
- Bake at 160°C for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown on the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with sugar if desired and decorate with icing once cooled.
