Gingernut biscuits are the perfect treat for anyone who loves a spicy, sweet snack. These crunchy buscuits are packed with the warm, inviting flavor of ginger, mixed with a hint of golden syrup and a sprinkle of sugar to balance the spice. They’re easy to whip up with just a handful of ingredients and bake into golden-brown delights that are irresistibly snappy. Perfect with a cup of tea, these biscuits are sure to satisfy your cravings for something with a bit of a kick.
Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time30 min
Ingredients & Equipment
Ingredients
- 110g All Purpose Flour
- 1½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Slightly Rounded Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 40g Granulated Sugar
- 50g Salted Butter (room temperature)
- 2 Tablespoons Golden Syrup
Equipment Required
- Electronic Scale
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Timer
Method
Preparing The Dough
Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF
Sift the flour, ground ginger, salt and baking soda together into a mixing bowl, add the sugar, then lightly rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add the syrup and mix until everything comes together (use your hands once most of the syrup is incorporated
Divide the mixture into twelve equal balls, space evenly on a baking sheet and press flat until about ½” thick.
Bake on the center rack for 13-15 minutes until the are golden and have a cracked texture on top.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Store in an airtight container.
Conclusion
Easy to make, these delicious biscuits will fill your kitchen with warm smells of ginger. The hardest part is waiting until they firm up and become crispy before you dig in.