My Favorite Gingerbread Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix plain flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground clove, grated nutmeg, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together icing sugar and egg yolk until fluffy.

Beat in the golden syrup and grated ginger.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.

Let cool on a wire rack before decorating.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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