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Gluten-free Gingernut Biscuits

GLUTEN-FREE GINGERNUT BISCUITS

Enjoy the classic gingery spice of homemade gingernut biscuits – now gluten-free! These cookies are perfectly crisp, with a delightful chewy center. A hint of molasses adds a touch of old-fashioned sweetness. Perfect for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 45 Servings
Calories 114 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz butter, softened
  • 8 oz soft brown sugar
  • 8 oz granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 oz molasses
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 20 oz gluten-free flour (I used approx. 2-1/2 cups brown rice flour; 1 cup cornflour; 1 cup buckwheat flour)
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • Granulated sugar, extra (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  • In an electric mixer, cream the butter and both sugars together until soft and creamy (about 5 minutes).
  • Mix the eggs, molasses and cider vinegar together.
  • Add to the creamed butter and sugar and beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Sieve the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda and spices into the butter and molasses mixture and stir until the flour is just incorporated - don't overmix. (Note: the mixture is very thick and a little difficult to stir, so you'll need a sturdy metal spoon).
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  • With a teaspoon (or small melon baller), scoop a heaped teaspoon of the mixture, roll roughly into a ball in your hands and place on a lined baking sheet, at least an 1 inch apart as they spread.
  • Flatten the dough slightly by gently patting with a dampened finger.
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  • Sprinkle granulated sugar over the biscuits if you like.
  • Place in the oven an bake for 15 mins (a couple of minutes more will produce a crisper biscuit). They will still feel a little soft, but they do harden as they cool.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool. Then store in an air proof container.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Biscuits, Gingernut Biscuits
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