This easy gingerbread recipe is great for baking with children, and it makes a lovely homemade Gingerbread christmas tree present. Make gingerbread men or any other shape!

Add the butter and blend until the mix looks like breadcrumbs. Lightly beat the egg and golden syrup together, add to the food processor and pulse until the mixture clumps together. Tip the dough out, knead briefly until smooth, wrap in cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.

Roll the dough out to a 0. Using cutters, cut out the gingerbread men shapes and place on the baking tray, leaving a gap between them. 15 minutes, or until lightly golden-brown. Leave on the tray for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to finish cooling. When cooled decorate with the writing icing and cake decorations, if using. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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