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Homemade Ginger Biscuits
Say hello to the best ginger nuts recipe EVER! It’s easy, tasty and my latest biscuit obsession. All you need are 5 ingredients and less than 25 minutes. Plus, they’re naturally vegan!
Chewy, moreish and full of ginger flavour – all things a good ginger biscuit should be. I’m sharing my tasty recipe with you, and honestly, it’s so easy to make… and a lot harder to stop eating, I’m stuffing my face with a couple as I write this!
I’ve added the perfect ratio of ginger where it’s not overpowering but you can definitely taste it. Hence, the flavour is so tasty, and don’t get me started on the smell (it reminds me so much of Christmas!).
It’s just complete and utter satisfaction, especially when I serve it with a cup of coffee for a quick moment of bliss. You won’t ever need a pack of shop-bought ginger biscuits after trying this!
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- They’re crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle!
- You can make ginger cookies ahead of time and freeze them for later!
- It’s great for dunking!
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the ingredients I used to make this recipe:
- Self-Raising Flour: Use self-raising flour, avoid using plain flour.
- Ground Ginger: I used ginger powder for these cookies, but you can make this recipe with fresh ginger too.
- Light Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and moistness.
- Golden Syrup: If you don’t have golden syrup, you can use honey instead.
- Margarine or Butter: Use either butter or margarine; I used Stork for this recipe. If you use butter, then it’s no longer vegan.
- Bicarbonate Of Soda: The addition of bicarb helps the biscuits spread out whilst it’s baking in the oven.
How To Make Easy Ginger Biscuits
Here’s a summary of how I make these ginger biscuits. You can get the full recipe instructions on the recipe card below:
Step One:
I melt butter, light brown sugar and golden syrup together in the microwave on a medium to high heat. When microwaving, I like to stop the microwave every 15 to 20 seconds and give the mixture a stir.
Step Two:
Once melted, I add flour, bicarbonate of soda and ground ginger to the mixing bowl and mix everything together until a dough has formed.
Step Three:
I scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball using the palms of my hands before adding it to a lined baking tray. Then, I gently press the dough with my fingers to flatten it slightly.
TIP: When rolling the dou