Name: Gingernut Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbs ground ginger; 4 tbs brown sugar; 1 tbs golden syrup; 4 tbs margarine

by Mr Squiggle Last updated on 08/02/2023

I got this recipe from my friends mum and they are, by far, the easiest and best gingernuts I have ever tasted. - Mr Squiggle

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbs ground ginger
4 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs golden syrup
4 tbs margarine

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Step 2

Combine first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Step 3

Put margarine, brown sugar and golden syrup together in a microwave safe jug and microwave on high for approximately 1 minute or until melted. Add to dry ingredients and mix into a soft dough.
Step 4

Roll into small teaspoon sized balls and place on baking trays pressing down with a fork. Allow a little room for spreading.
Step 5

Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until just starting to brown.
Step 6

Allow to cool on trays.

Equipment

2 baking tray

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Will harden on standing. Use gluten free flour instead for a gluten free version. These are quite gingery but that is how I like them. Just alter the amount of ground ginger to suit your taste.