45g softened butter<br />
75g soft brown sugar<br />
60g golden syrup<br />
1 egg yolk<br />
170g plain flour<br />
2 tsp ground ginger<br />
¼ tsp mixed spice<br />
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda<br />
A pinch of salt<br />
150g fondant icing<br />
2 tbsp water<br />
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<li>Preheat the oven to 160C Fan. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick paper.</li>
<li>Measure the butter and sugar into a bowl until light and fluffy using a hand whisk. Add the syrup and egg yolk and whisk again. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until the mixture comes together. Knead into a ball.</li>
<li>Roll out on a floured work surface. Cut out 12 skeletons using a gingerbread cutter. Place onto the baking sheet. Chill for 20 minutes then bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.</li>
<li>Mix the icing with the water to make a smooth consistency. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle. Pipe white lines onto the cookies to make the bones on the skeleton.</li>
<li>Leave to set for 30 minutes.</li>
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Gingerbread Skeletons
The treat part of ‘trick or treat’ night. Get your spook on with these fun gingerbread skeletons over Halloween. The kids will love them!
