Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 125g polyunsaturated margarine
• 0.5 cup golden syrup
• 1 egg yolk
• 2.5 cups plain white flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda
• Cranberries and currants, optional

Method

1. Combine the sugar and margarine in a bowl and beat until light and creamy
2. Add golden syrup and egg yolk and beat until combined, stir in flour, spices and bicarb soda
3. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth, wrap the dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes
4. Place the dough between 2 sheets of baking paper and roll out until about 4mm thick. Use a 9cm gingerbread man cutter to cut out shapes.
5. Place on trays about 3cm apart. Repeat with any excess dough.
6. Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until brown. Remove from oven. Transfer to a rack to cool.
7. Decorate with cranberries and currants

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