Gingerbread Christmas trees for my FIL who likes the tree shape even though it isn't Christmas!!! I don't have a metric recipe, it's all ounces because I have been making them for so many years.
8oz plain flour
4 oz soft light brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
pinch cinnamon
4 tbs golden syrup
2 tbs milk
4 oz margarine
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and make a well at the centre. In a small saucepan, gently heat the margarine, milk and syrup until the fat has melted. Cool for a few minutes, then pour into flour mixture and mix until a soft dough is formed. Chill in fridge until firm enough to handle (or place in freezer for 30 minutes). Roll onto a floured surface to about 1/4" or 5mm thick. Cut out Christmas tree shapes and place on baking sheets lined with parchment, making sure they room to spread a little. Bake at Gas 4 / 180C / 170C fan / 350F for 10 - 12 minutes. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to wire racks too cool completely.
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