Step 2

Mix together the flour, ginger, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the sugar, egg and golden syrup and mix with a spoon until it forms a dough.

Step 4

Tip the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until it is smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 180°c / 350°f / Gas Mark

Step 7

Roll the dough to 3-5mm thickness on a lightly dusted surface.

Step 8

Cut out the cookies using a cutter and place them on a greased or lined baking tray.

Step 9

Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for approximately 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 10

Transfer the biscuits onto a cooling rack to cool.

Step 11

Decorate with currents, icing or sweets if required. Store in jars to keep fresh.