Elf Ears 'Cheat' Gingerbread Cookies
Method
Step 1:
Beat the sugar and butter until combines (do not cream)
Step 2:
Beat in the egg
Step 3:
Dry whisk the spices into the flour and add this to the wet ingredients until a dough is formed.
Step 4:
Roll out to about 5mm or use guidesticks, cut around the ears template, making sure to turn it over each time so you end up with pairs to crate the elf ears.
Step 5:
Bake for around 9 mins, then remove from the oven and use a small sharp knife to cut into each one, the thickness of your mug or glass so they will sit on the edge easily.
Step 6:
Bake for a further 5 mins until firm, leave to cool for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 7:
To add the ear effect, roll the icing out to approx. 2/3mm thickness, cut out ear shapes using the template
Step 8:
Add a little boiled water to the golden syrup and brush the biscuits to make sticky.
Step 9:
Place the ear shape icing on each one, you’ll need to trim it a little once on the cookie so you can have an outline of cookie on the edge. Use the modelling too or knife to make a mark around. The edge foe the detail and cut into the icing where the cookie has the slit for where it will sit onto your cup/mug/glass.
Step 10:
Leave to dry overnight until ready to use or package for a fun edible elf themed gift. Perfect for adding on to your hot chocolate or flavoured milk,
