HARD GINGER NUT BISCUITS

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This recipe for hard ginger nut biscuits is possibly one of the oldest ones I have in my possession. My English grandma used it many years ago. The cookies are fabulous for dunking. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

Provided by ceejblag

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons golden syrup
8 ounces self-rising flour
4 ounces white sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ounces margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Warm golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly in the saucepan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Rub in margarine. Mix in baking soda. Stir flour mixture into the golden syrup in the saucepan until dough is well combined.
  • Take a small, walnut-sized piece of dough and roll it into a ball; continue with remaining dough. Space biscuits evenly apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are slightly cracked on the surface, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Apass Ways
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These biscuits are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure they would be perfect for someone who likes sweeter biscuits.


Lamraoui Ibrahim
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These biscuits are a good starting point, but I would make a few changes to the recipe next time.


Prince Faheem
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These biscuits are okay, but they're not as good as the ones I buy from the store.


Martin Aston
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These aren't the best ginger nut biscuits I've ever had, but they're still pretty good.


Jason O'Neill
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These biscuits are a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Chris Aguilar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscuits didn't turn out at all. I'm very disappointed.


Qasim Qasim
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my biscuits turned out flat and dense. I'll have to try again.


RABIU alhare60
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These biscuits are a bit too hard for my taste. I would bake them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Faisal Qureshi
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These biscuits are a bit too dry for my taste. I would add a little more milk or butter to the dough next time.


Kazi Rasel
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These biscuits are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


qamar 5191
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I've made these biscuits several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover ginger and molasses.


Pradeep chauhan
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These biscuits are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, and they taste amazing with a cup of tea.


Alison Clardy
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I love the flavor of these biscuits! The ginger and the molasses give them a unique flavor that I've never tasted before.


Ronaldo Che botzoc
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These biscuits are so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these biscuits with no problem.


Nasir ansari
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I made these biscuits for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture.


Nasri Malik
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These biscuits are delicious! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I love the flavor of the ginger and the molasses.


Godstime Ese
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I love these biscuits! They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I've been looking for a good ginger nut biscuit recipe for ages and I'm so glad I finally found one that I love.


Prashant Dhakal
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These biscuits are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've already made them twice and they're a hit with my family and friends.