Gingernut Biscuits
Crisp, fragrant, and irresistibly nostalgic, these classic Gingernut Biscuits are a true teatime treasure! Made with a perfect blend of sweet golden syrup, warm ground ginger, and just a hint of salt, these crunchy delights strike a harmonious balance of spicy and sweet flavors. With only 15 minutes of prep time and an effortless cooking process, this recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter to create biscuits that are both simple and satisfying. Perfectly golden and slightly chewy in the center, these gingernut biscuits are ideal paired with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're baking for a cozy afternoon snack or a special occasion, this batch of 24 biscuit wonders offers homemade comfort that’s hard to resist. Bonus? They stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container, though they may not last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 75 grams Golden syrup
- 75 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, golden syrup, and sugar together. Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and mix together to form a soft dough. Use clean hands if needed to fully incorporate the ingredients.
Roll the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut (about 15 grams each), and place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) of space between each ball to allow for spreading during baking.
Gently press each ball down with the back of a fork to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and firm around the edges.
Remove the trays from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
