Step 1

• Preheat oven to 180c/350f/gas4

Step 2

• Melt the butter and syrup together in a saucepan over a gentle heat.

Step 3

• Place flour, ginger and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter/syrup mixture stir slightly and add the egg.

Step 4

• Knead until smooth and leave for 15 minutes to cool.

Step 5

• Roll out to thickness of around 6mm and cut out gingerbread men.

Step 6

• Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook in the centre of the oven for about 8mins or until golden. Remove and decorate once cool.