Gingerbread biscuit gift in a jar

Mix 250g of the flour with the bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. In a 1 litre wide mouth preserving jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the dark brown soft sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.

Attach a card to the jar with the following instructions: Gingerbread Cookies: 1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 115g softened unsalted butter, 275g treacle and 1 lightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

Roll dough to 5mm thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased baking tray about 5cm apart.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Decorate as desired.

Watch how!

Watch our How to make gingerbread men video to see how to make perfect gingerbread biscuits every time!

Provided by:Allrecipes