Gluten Free Gingernut Cookies

Baking is not one of my strengths but these yummy gingernut cookies are so easy that even I can't mess them up.  The dough can also be used to make gingerbread people by rolling it out and using a cutter to make the shapes.

What you will need:

1 cup of brown rice flour
1/2 cup of tapioca starch
OR substitute with 1 1/2 cups of pre-made plain gluten free flour, or your own gluten free flour mix
3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons of ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
60 grams butter
1/4 cup golden syrup

What you need to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.  Lightly grease a large baking tray.

2. Sift flours, bicarb soda, ginger and cinnamon into a bowl.

3. Place butter and syrup in a pan and melt over low heat, stirring occasionally.

4. Pour the melted mixture onto the dry ingredietns.

5. Stir, working the mixture into a firm dough.

6.  Break off small balls of dough and roll them in the palms of your hand.  (Alternatively, roll out the dough and use a cutter to make gingerbread people).

7. Flatten out slightly using the back of a fork.

8. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until just browned. Cool on the baking tray for a few minutes or until they are firm enough to lift without breaking (a bit longer for gingerbread people).

9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note:
I haven't tried, but I'm sure to make this recipe vegan you could substitute the butter for a dairy free margarine like Nutalex.