Gingerbread Men

Quick and easy Gingerbread Men cookies made using 8 ingredients, perfect for Christmas.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Resting Time: 30

Total Time: 52

250 gm Whole Wheat Flour - (Can be substituted with All Purpose Flour / Plain Flour / Maida)
75 gm Butter softened
75 gm Light Brown Sugar One can use White too
1/8-1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
50 gm Golden Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
75 gm Butter, 75 gm Light Brown Sugar
Add Baking soda, golden syrup and stir well.
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda, 50 gm Golden Syrup
Sift the flour and spices into the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
250 gm Whole Wheat Flour -, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Add milk if you are unable to make a dough. Add little by little. I had to add around 1/4 cup milk.
Shape into a ball and knead lightly on a work surface until smooth. Wrap and chill for about 30 minutes before using.
Thinly roll out dough and use gingerbread cutters to cut out shapes.
Place on lightly greased baking sheets, or a sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes until slightly risen and golden in colour. Transfer to a wire tray to cool.
When completely cool, decorate as desired. Enjoy!
White Melted Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Nuts or Sweets