Gingerbread Christmas tree cookies
Enjoy some festive baking with this easy Gingerbread Christmas tree cookies recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose, waitrose.com
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 40 mins
Makes approx. 20
Ingredients
- 50g Light brown soft sugar
- 20g Golden syrup
- ¾ tbsp Ground ginger
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground clove
- 60g Salted butter
- ¼ tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 140g Plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
- White icing, to decorate (optional)
Method
Step 1
In a medium pan, combine the sugar, syrup, spices, butter and 2 tbsp water. Cook over a low-medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Pour into a bowl and leave for about 30 minutes.
Step 2
When cool, sift and stir in the flour. Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap in parchment. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment. Roll the dough between 2 sheets of baking parchment until about 4mm thick. Cut out shapes from the dough and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 4
Cool on a wire rack, then decorate with icing, if liked. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
