Method

​1 In a bowl, sift in the gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and mixed spices. Stir in the sugar. Add the butter and rub together with the gluten-free flour, sugar and mixed spice until it resembles a breadcrumb consistency.

2 Break the egg into another bowl and beat. Then mix in the golden syrup with the egg until smooth. Add the egg mixture to the dry mixture. Mix together until you have a ball of dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3 After about 20 minutes of chilling, preheat your oven to 170°C/fan 150°C/gas mark 3.

4 After the dough has been in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, roll onto lightly floured surface to a thickness of 0.5cm or ¼ inch. Cut into your desired shapes and place on a baking tray.

5 Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the tray and allow time to cool. Once cold they can be decorated as desired. I like to make a simple white icing with water and icing sugar and add sprinkles!