This is a quick and easy recipe to make delicious gluten free gingerbread men.

Gingerbread men are a classic holiday cookie known for their mildly spicy flavour. Originating in Europe, they’ve have become a popular tradition during the Aussie festive season.

Once baked, allow them to cool then decorate with icing. Fun for any age!

Ingredients

• 125g butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
• 2 ½ cups Gluten Free self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 egg yolk

Method 

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Melt butter, sugar and golden syrup in saucepan over a low heat until all sugar has dissolved.
3. Place flour and ginger in to large bowl. Whisk egg into cooled butter mix and then pour into flour mix until combined.
4. Place dough on a floured surface and knead until light and smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cooled.
5. Roll out dough on floured surface at ½ cm thickness using cutters you can cut gingerbread people. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
6. After the gluten free gingerbread men have cooled, you can decorate then with icing, gluten free lollies and sprinkles.