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Ginger Biscuits

Grown-up spiced ginger biscuits made with cardamom, treacle, and ginger, finished with a fresh lemon icing glaze.

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Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 196.9 kcals 1968.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.2 grams 312.4 grams
Fat 6.6 grams 65.8 grams
Protein 3.1 grams 31.2 grams
Cook Time
14 mins
Produces
10 biscuits
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
80
g
Light Muscovado Sugar
2
tbsp
Black Treacle
Or molasses
0.5
tsp
Bicarbonate Of Soda
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
Dairy
70
g
Butter
Lightly butter baking tray with a portion of this
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, yolk only
30
ml
Milk
Around 2 tablespoons
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
NutsSeeds
8
piece
Cardamon Pods
Seeds only, finely crushed
2
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1
tsp
Ground Ginger

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly butter a baking tray.
  • Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer and beat in the treacle.
  • Crush cardamom seeds and add to the mixture with flour, soda, spices, and egg yolk.
  • Mix in 30ml of milk to form a dough.
  • Roll dough to 3mm thickness on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes and cool on a wire rack.
  • Mix icing sugar with lemon juice and decorate the cooled biscuits.