a cosy christmas bake with me 🍪🎄 a christmassy catch-up & decorating gingerbread men!

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 180°C fan and line three to four baking trays with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix flour, bicarbonate of soda, and ground ginger.

Add 120 g of cold cubed unsalted butter and rub together with fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Add brown sugar, eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract to the mixture and combine until smooth.

Chill the dough if necessary, then roll out on a floured surface.

Cut out shapes using gingerbread men and Christmas tree cookie cutters.

Place the cutouts on the lined baking trays and bake in the preheated oven.

Let cool before decorating with icing.

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Equipment Needed

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