Ingredients
Making your own gingerbread gifts for Christmas can be both fun and rewarding. You will need the following ingredients to make your gingerbread gifts: 500g plain flour, 250g butter, 200g dark brown sugar, 7g ground ginger, 5g ground cinnamon, 3g ground nutmeg, 3g ground cloves, 2 eggs, and 150ml of golden syrup.
Instructions
To make your gingerbread gifts, preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas Mark 4. Cream together the butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Then, sift the flour and spices into the mixture and stir until everything is combined. Finally, pour in the golden syrup and stir until everything is combined and the mixture is a soft dough.
Lightly grease a baking tray and roll out the dough to a thickness of 1cm. Cut out your gingerbread gifts using festive or Christmas-themed cookie cutters and place them on the baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the gingerbread gifts are golden brown. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Once cooled, you can decorate your gingerbread gifts with royal icing, hundreds and thousands, or festive-coloured sprinkles. For an extra special touch, you can even pipe a message onto the gingerbread gifts or add a ribbon or twine to hang them up. Once decorated, your gingerbread gifts are ready to give away.
Nutrition
Gingerbread gifts are a great way to bring a festive touch to the holiday season. However, they are high in fat and sugar and should be consumed in moderation. Each portion of gingerbread gifts contains approximately 250 calories, 12g of fat, 32g of carbohydrates, and 5g of protein. They also provide small amounts of fibre and vitamins.
Gingerbread gifts are a great treat for the festive season, but it’s important to remember to enjoy them in moderation. They should also be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Conclusion
Gingerbread gifts are a great way to spread a bit of festive cheer to your family and friends. They are easy to make, and can be decorated however you wish. Just remember to enjoy them in moderation and as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.