Grandma's Ginger Biscuits
These delightful ginger cookies are a wonderful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. With a lovely crumbly texture and a warm aroma, these cookies are a delightful addition to any tea time or dessert spread. The pleasant hint of ginger adds a cozy touch that makes them great for enjoying with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Follow these simple steps to bake up a batch of these flavorful treats today.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 110g butter
- 1 egg
- 225g self raising flour
- 225g sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
- Melt the butter, and mix in the beaten egg. (margarine can be used instead of the butter, but they do lose some of the melt in the mouth quality).
- Mix together the dry ingredients, and then add the butter/egg mix. Make sure these mix thoroughly, it may be necessary to use your hands.
- Shape the resulting dough into small balls roughly 2cm across.
- Place WELL APPART on a thoroughly greased tray, (About 6 on an average sized tray) and bake for 20-25 mins. (If they are still a bit pale after this, turn the oven up a fraction to brown them slightly).
- Leave to cool completely on the tray.
Yield
Makes 25 biscuits
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