Ginger crunch
35 min
My grandchildren always asked me to make these crunchy treats, when they came to visit me. Good thing that I like them myself.
6 people made this
Ingredients
Makes: 12 squares
- 110g (1/4 lb) butter
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 225g (1/2 lb) plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- For the icing
- 4 to 5 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon syrup
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:15min ›
Ready in:35min
- Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.
- In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar, and then add the flour, baking powder and ginger.
- Press mixture into a greased 20cm (8 in) square tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Heat the icing sugar, ginger, butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over a low heat and pour over cake while still hot.
- Let cool down and cut into 12 squares.
