Ginger cookies

How to make Ginger cookies recipe - Jars of Chinese stem ginger can be found in Asian markets. These cookies will firm up a bit as they cool, so don’t over-bake them. biscuits au gingembre recette

Special equipment • electric mixer

MAKES 24–30

8 tbsp butter, at room temperature

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

1 tbsp syrup from a jar of stem ginger

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 heaping tbsp ground ginger

2 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

3 pieces stem ginger in syrup, drained and finely chopped

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the butter, sugar, and syrup with the mixer until creamy. Beat in the egg. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda and salt; and whisk to blend. Add this to the butter mixture, then mix in the stem ginger.

2 Form the dough into walnut-size balls, and place 2in (5cm) apart on the baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your fingers, then bake in two batches for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

variation:

Omit the stem ginger and syrup and use 1 tablespoon of Lyle’s Golden Syrup or molasses instead.

Ginger cookies