We’re all in our homes these days, meaning we have the perfect opportunity to start baking. I was looking through the fridge and found a tiny bit of stem ginger, left over from a curry the previous night. It got me thinking, what could I make with this? Out of my little-to-none baking experience I invented a perfect ginger cookie recipe. Trust me, they are delicious. If any of you want to try this out, please share your photos with me on Instagram!
Ingredients
- 100g margarine
- 75g brown sugar (I used demerara because that’s all we had in the cupboard
- 1tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 100g golden syrup
- 250g self-raising flour (plus extra for forming into a dough)
- 1tbsp ground ginger
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1 beaten egg yolk
Instructions
- Over a low heat in a large saucepan, combine the margarine, sugar, grated ginger and golden syrup. Once melted, leave to cool.
- Mix ground ginger, baking powder and flour in a large bowl.
- In three stages, combine the cooled sugar mixture and beaten egg yolk to the flour and make a dough. You will probably need to add more flour while kneading to reduce the stickiness.
- Line two medium baking trays with parchment paper.
Ft. previously used baking paper
- Roll the dough into 20g balls and place on the trays, leaving space for spreading.
- In an oven preheated to 190C/170C fan/gas 5, bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. Do not make the mistake I did and forgot to press start on the timer! This batch were a little overdone, but they still taste really good. Leave to cool on the trays for a little bit and they taste delicious while warm!
Thank you so much for reading, whether you baked these or not. I really appreciate your comments and kind words in this difficult time! Hope you’re all well.
The Ecolytical 
These look so good! I’m going to have to get baking! Thanks for sharing! Xx
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Thank you so much, Rachel! They tasted gorgeous too. If you do use this recipe, please send photos to my Instagram! I’d love to see it. Take care x
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Definitely gonna try out this recipe!! My favourite is definitely ginger biscuits because my grandad used to bake them with me when I was little so it brings back so many happy memories xxx
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Tell me if you enjoy them! Thank you for sharing your comment, it really warms my heart. Food strangely has many memories attached to it, and home-baking especially. Do take care of yourself x
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These look so yummy! I think my favourite thing to bake are triple chocolate cookies, always a winner! Xx
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Thank you so much! I wish I could share them through the Internet, sadly not a feature we’ve cracked yet aha *sending virtual cookies*
Triple chocolate cookies are a dream! I miss them, since giving up chocolate for Lent. It’ll be one of the first things I bake post Easter though. What recipe do you use? x
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Omg if only that was a thing, i want some of those cookies!! Wow you have much better willpower than me, i dont think i could do that! I use Tanya Burr’s triple chocolate cookie recipe and it never fails to impress me (the recipe is on my blog if you wanted to check it out! cheeky little self promo lol) xxx
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I did slip up a few times, though there’s only 3 days left now! Of course, I’ll check out the recipe. Only problem is that we don’t have any chocolate to make it with, and flour is hard to come by as well. But I’ll make my best efforts 🙂
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I have never tried baking in my life.About the only food knowledge I have is various ways to cook or preserve meat.
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Well, there’s no time like the present! You should try it out. It’s quite enjoyable, even when things go wrong. Hope you’re well 🙂
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Are there any easy things to bake? What would you recomend I begin with?
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I’d start off with a Victoria Sponge. And if you want to find a recipe, take a look on BBC GoodFood. If you’d prefer something different though, possibly a chocolate chip cookie! They are both delicious yet so simple. Happy baking 🙂
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I love baking! These look delicious!!!!! <#
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You should definitely give them a try! Thank you so much for reading. How are you doing? x
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Yes, hopefully I will soon!! I’m doing well, thank you! ❤️ How are you?
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You’re welcome! I’m doing alright thank you, just heading off for a walk and enjoying this unexpected sunshine 🙃
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These look delicious.
Yummy.
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And I promise you they tasted lovely too! Thank you so much. Hope you’re well 🙂
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I love ginger cookies! This recipe seems simple enough for me to follow, i may try baking some! although i’m not that good at baking >_<
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I think nothing beats the cinnamon buns I made a while ago. Oh & a lazycake-icecream-cheesecake invention xD
My fave flavour would be chocolate, simply. Any kind of chocolate but white. What about you??
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I’ve not made cinnamon buns for two years, at least! Chocolate is my favourite too, especially triple chocolate cookies. You know, I do quite like white chocolate. Dark is my favourite though 🙂 Take care x
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Never tried good cookies, sadly. I adoreeeee dark chocolate. By the way, the cinnamon buns made by Tasty were delicious (but I’d advise adding a lil more cinnamon to the paste)
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I’ll search that recipe up! Thank you for sharing. Cinnamon buns always scream autumn vibes for me. Take care 🙂
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ah, even though I’m home, I’m been super busy and my mother is always in the kitchen, and I’d honestly prefer to be alone, so I’m still waiting for the perfect opportunity. I already have some ideas on my mind! The cookies look great 💖💖
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You must tell your mother to relax for a second, and you can take the baking into your own hands. Thank you so much, and stay safe 🙂 x
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These look so delicious!! Thank you for sharing can’t wait to try them! Stay safe and well!
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I really appreciate it! Make sure to let me know how they turn out. Stay safe 🙂
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