Reindeer cookies

These went down extremely well with every child (and adult!) we’ve encountered in the last week. I think we’ll make another batch tomorrow to see us through to Christmas…

They are also so much fun for children to make – just as long as you don’t mind the odd wonky eyed three nosed reindeer…This is the best recipe for gingerbread shapes of any kind, we’ve used it at least a half dozen times this year alone.  Easy to make (all in one pot), it doesn’t break up or stick like other recipes Ive used… also very tasty to eat uncooked – so Carter says!  It came from Nana Ola’s friend Sheryl… thanks Sheryl!

Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies recipe:

• 1/2 cup golden syrup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon milk
• 2 Cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking sda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger

Preheat oven to 180 C. Heat golden syrup, sugar, butter and milk together in a pot until melted.

Sift dry ingredients and add to pot. Blend together well, using a wooden spoon.

Roll out between two sheets of baking paper. Cut into rounds (and squish slightly to make an oval head shape), place on baking sheet and decorate (press into place) with currants (eyes), brown and red pebbles or M&Ms (noses) and small pretzels (horns).  Bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Share with all your friends!!!