Lovely Honey Ginger Christmas Cookies!
Here is something in the spirit of Christmas to make with the kids.
Method
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Preheat oven to moderate, 180 degrees.
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Lightly grease and line 4 baking trays with baking paper.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Add egg yolk ,beating well. Fold in combined sifted flour and bicarb of soda.
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Heat honey in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir into dough. Mix well.
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Cover in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Knead gently on a lightly floured surface.
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Roll out between 2 sheets of baking paper until ½ cm thick.
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Using the cookie cutters cut out shapes and place on prepared trays.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and firm to touch. Allow to cool on trays.
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Let kids go wild with icing and decorations.
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Beat 1 egg white with electric mixer until frothy.
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Add 1 ¼ cups of sifted pure icing sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
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When icing is a piping consistency, mix in a few drops of lemon juice.
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Add colouring of your choice.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Honey Ginger Christmas Cookies are suitable to freeze before the icing is added. Once iced store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
