Soft Honey Ginger Biscuits

At a glance

·        Prep time: 15 minutes

·        Bake time: 10–12 minutes

·        Makes: About 20 biscuits

Ingredients

·        100 g unsalted butter, softened

·        100 g soft brown sugar

·        3 tablespoons runny honey

·        1 large egg

·        250 g plain flour

·        1 teaspoon ground ginger

·        1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·        1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Method

1.      Heat the oven to 180°C, or 160°C fan. Line two baking trays with baking parchment.

2.     Beat the butter, sugar and honey together until smooth and creamy.

3.      Beat in the egg.

4.     Add the flour, ginger, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda. Mix until a soft dough forms.

5.      Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into small balls and arrange on the trays, leaving space for spreading.

6.     Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the biscuits are lightly golden at the edges.

7.      Leave on the trays for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool.

Fuzzy Forager tip

For a more intense ginger flavour, add a pinch of ground cloves or finely chopped crystallised ginger.

Storage

Keep airtight for up to 5 days. The baked biscuits can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Allergens: Contains gluten, milk and egg.