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Maple gingerbread men

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  
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These sweet gingerbread men are perfect for making with little bakers, and make lovely gifts for their friends too.

DETAILS
  • Makes: 16
INGREDIENTS

  • 350g plain flour (plus a little extra)

  •  1tsp bicarbonate soda

  •  2tsp ground ginger

  •  1tsp ground cinnamon

  •  125g butter

  •  175g maple sugar

  •  1 egg

  •  4tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably golden colour for its delicate flavour)

METHOD

  1. Sieve flour into a bowl and add the spices and bicarbonate of soda.

  2. Stir in the maple sugar and the butter and mix.

  3. Beat the egg and maple syrup together and add to the mixture.

  4. Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  5. When ready to bake, pre-heat the oven to 160°C. Roll out the mixture to around 1cm thick and cut into gingerbread man shapes (or stars, Christmas trees etc).

  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Leave to cool on a rack and decorate with icing

Recipe created by www.maplefromcanada.co.uk