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betty's old fashioned ginger cookies

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Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
@RecipesandSmallTalk
Sydney

Did you know that Australia is one of the largest producers of ginger in the world? This is an old fashioned recipe. A buttery cookie with a mild ginger zing. Finely chopped glace ginger can be added, but is optional.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For betty's old fashioned ginger cookies

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 pound (250g) butter, chopped
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped glace ginger **optional

How To Make betty's old fashioned ginger cookies

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 375oF/180oC and line baking trays. Set aside.
  • 2
    Sift the flour, ginger and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter using your fingertips (it should look like fine bread crumbs).
  • 3
    Stir in the sugar. Combine the eggs and golden syrup in a mug, stir and add in. If using glace ginger, add in now. Stir well, the dough will be firm.
  • 4
    Roll dessert spoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on the prepared trays, allowing room to spread. Press down gently with your fingertips or a fork.
  • 5
    Bake in prepared oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the trays and transfer to a wire rack.
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