Gingernuts
Classic British ginger biscuits with a satisfying snap, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and mixed spice.
Gingernuts
This is a classic British gingerbread biscuit recipe.
Key Details
- Total Time: 38 minutes (20 min prep + 18 min cook)
- Yield: 25 servings
Ingredients Summary
The recipe uses equal parts (110g each) of:
- Butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Golden syrup
Combined with:
- 225g self-raising (SR) flour
- 2.50 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method Overview
- Preheat: Oven to 170°C fan
- Melt: Combine butter, sugar, and golden syrup
- Mix: Add dry ingredients to create dough
- Shape: Form tablespoon-sized balls (makes ~25)
- Bake: 15 minutes until golden-brown
- Cool: Slightly on tray, then completely on wire rack
Notes
- Optional addition of black treacle can replace some golden syrup for variety
- The recipe provides balanced spicing with ginger as the dominant flavour