Go Nuts About My Gingernuts

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

A Spicy and Sweet Treat to Crave: Go Nuts About My Gingernuts

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

24-30

Calories

160-200

Sugar

8-10g

Fat

7-9g

Go nuts about my Gingernuts are a classic biscuit that are perfect for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee. They are crunchy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. With a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness, these biscuits are a treat to have any time of the day. The recipe makes a large batch, so it's perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180C/160C/fan/gas 4
2.	Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together in a medium pan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3.	Remove the pan from the heat and sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
4.	Stir the mixture until well combined and cool for 10 minutes.
5.	Line two baking trays with baking parchment.
6.	Wet your hands and roll walnut-sized balls of the mixture. Place them on the lined trays, spaced well apart to allow for spreading.
7.	Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown
8.	Leave on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let them cool.

PROS

These gingernuts are a perfect balance of spicy and sweet!
They are easy to make and store very well.

The recipe makes a large batch – perfect for sharing!

CONS

Unfortunately, these biscuits are high in fat and sugar content and should only be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also helps lower blood sugar levels.
The spices used in this recipe contain numerous healing properties that can help improve digestion and immunity.

	90 g butter
	1/3 cup brown sugar
	1/3 cup golden syrup
	1 1/3 cups plain flour
	3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1 tablespoon ground ginger
	1/4 teaspoon ground cloves