Gingerbread Cookies

Tip:. The size of cookie cutter for this recipe was 8x8cm. If using smaller/bigger cutter adjust baking time accordingly.

Ideally bake cookies a week in advance and store in a box to allow to soften up.

Utensils required

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Step 1

In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix well. Then add all remaining ingredients and knead together until well combined.
Step 2

Form a ball of dough and cover with saran wrap. Rest in refrigerator overnight.
Step 3

Half an hour before baking, remove dough from fridge and allow to acclimatize slightly.
Step 4

On a floured surface, roll out dough into approximately 3mm thickness and using cookie cutters cut out desired shapes. Place cut out cookies on baking paper lined baking tray.
Step 5

Turn on unit. Select BAKE, set temperature to 160°C and time to 8 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 6

Once unit has preheated, place tray on the rack.
Step 7

Halfway through cooking time, turn baking tray 180°.
Step 8

When cooking is complete, remove tray and carefully place biscuits on a cooling rack.
Step 9

Re-roll dough and repeat steps 4-8.
Step 10

Once cookies cooled down, you can decorate them.