On the Coast – Families Issue 97 I December/January 2019 | Page 18

favourite Christmas Recipes Peppermint Log Traditional Ginger Bread Cookies Ingredients Ingredients 250g peppermint chocolate 150g Unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup (125ml) golden syrup 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 cups (450g) plain flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg, lightly whisked Writing fudge, to decorate 395g sweetened condensed milk 250g chocolate ripple biscuits 1 cup coconut Method Step 1 C  ut each chocolate square into quarters Step 2  Crush or blend biscuits until they resemble breadcrumbs Step 3 C  ombine chocolate, biscuits and milk Step 4 S  hape into a log, roll in coconut, flatten the ends and wrap in cling wrap Step 5  Freeze for approximately 1 hour until set Step 6  Cut into slices Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 large oven trays with baking paper. Step 2 Place butter, golden syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Add bicarbonate of soda and stir to combine. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Set aside to cool. Step 3 Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking powder over butter mixture. Add the egg and stir until combined. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Divide dough into two portions. Shape each portion into a disc and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 45 minutes or until firm. Step 4 Roll one portion between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Using a 6-7cm Christmas pastry cutters, cut shapes from dough, re-rolling scraps. Place on the lined trays, 3cm apart to allow for spreading. Repeat with remaining gingerbread portion. Step 5 Bake in preheated oven, 1 tray at a time, for 8 minutes or until just firm to touch. Remove from oven and set aside on trays for 5 minutes to cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate gingerbread using writing fudge. Australia’s only indoor adrenaline pumping drift karting arena AVOCA NATUROPATH Herbal Medicine Nutrition Fertility Management Children’s Health Wellness Programs Diana Arundell UNIVERSITY QUALIFIED 118 Avoca Dr, Kincumber 2251 35 Ace Crescent Tuggerah Ph 4351 5929 18 KIDZ O N T H E C OA ST [email protected] Phone [phone] www.avocanaturopath.com.au