Gingerbread cookies

Oh this post came late. Nevertheless, these gingerbread cookies are to be enjoy all year long. :)

Ingredients: 

• 3 Tbsp light corn syrup
• 1 Tbsp molasses
• 55g light brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp of ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 125g unsalted butter, chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 285g of all purpose flour, sifted

** I used mixed spice for the recipe which consist nutmeg, clove and cinnamon.

Royal icing recipe and method adapted from Joy of Baking - Royal icing

Method:

• Preheat oven to 160C. Grease cookie sheets and line with parchment paper.
• Combine corn syrup , molasses, sugar and spices in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until sugar has dissolved. Stir in baking soda.
• Place butter and stir until butter has melted and mixture is smooth. Allow mixture to cool.
• Add egg and 1 cup (125g) to mixture and mix well. Add remaining flour and, using hands, bring dough together. Knead gently, on a lightly floured surface, until dough is smooth.
• Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/4 inch (6mm) thick. Using a gingerbread cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Place on prepared sheets. 
• Bake for 10 - 15 min, until starting to color and firm to touch. Cool completely on wire racks before frosting.