Ginger Cookies (ginger Nuts)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Delicious and Spicy Ginger Cookies recipe
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g butter
200 ml sugar
2 eggs
5 tablespoons lyle 's golden syrup
4 flour
5 ml bicarbonate of soda
30 ml ground ginger
10 ml ground cinnamon
5 ml ground cloves
125 ml extra sugar , for coating

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
125
Sugar
8g
Fat
6g
Ginger cookies, also known as ginger nuts, are a classic cookie enjoyed in many countries around the world. These cookies are spicy, aromatic, and crunchy, with a soft center. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves gives these cookies a warming flavor that pairs perfectly with hot tea or coffee. Whether you're looking for a delicious afternoon treat or a homemade gift for friends and family, these cookies are the perfect choice.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and Lyle’s Golden Syrup.
3.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
4.Roll teaspoons of dough into balls, then coat in extra sugar.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6.Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.

PROS

These ginger cookies are flavorful, aromatic and packed with warming spices.

They are easy to make, and perfect for treating friends, family and guests.

CONS

These cookies contain butter and sugar, making them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger cookies are known to have many health benefits. Ginger contains gingerol, a bioactive compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Gingerol may help reduce menstrual pain, lower blood sugar levels, and alleviate indigestion. Additionally, the cinnamon in these cookies may help lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.

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