Ingredients
- 250g soft margarine
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup golden syrup
- 4 – 4½ cups plain flour
- 2 heaped teaspoons ginger powder
- 2 heaped teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 2 level teaspoons nutmeg (or mixed spice)
- 2 level teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
- Cream the margarine and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and golden syrup, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg (or mixed spice), and baking soda.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring to form a dough. Add extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll into balls.
- Place the balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let the biscuits cool slightly on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap nutmeg for mixed spice for a different aroma.
- Add an extra teaspoon of ginger for more heat.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for crunch.
- Add chopped crystallized ginger for texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
