Gingerbread Tree Decorations

Recipe By:

Western Star

Prep Time:

15 minutes + cooling time

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

party (20 or more)

Christmas decorations made from traditional gingerbread recipe. This is an easy way for kids to cook gingerbread at Christmas.

Gingerbread Tree Decorations

Ingredients

Method

Melt butter, sugar and golden syrup together in a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly
Whisk egg and butter mixture in a large bowl. Sift flour, spices and soda over the butter mixture and mix until combined into a smooth dough. Flatten into a disc shape, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes or until just firm
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/2 cm thickness. Cut into shapes using Christmas tree shaped cutters and use a lifter to transfer onto lightly buttered baking trays. Bake at 180°C for 8-10 minutes or until cooked and lightly browned
While still warm, make a hole in the top of each with a skewer or straw. Decorate with royal icing when cooled. Thread with a ribbon and hang on your Christmas tree!