Gingerbread men recipe

If you're a mum who likes to stay in shape but still indulgent in the odd treat, then you'll love this new selection of recipes by Splenda.

Top UK chef Antony Worrall Thompson says “Do what I do to help control my calorie and sugar intake - simply swap sugar for new SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend. Go ahead and try my Gingerbread men recipe (below) and be safe in the knowledge you are cutting down on calories without sacrificing any of the great taste.” 

Antony Worrall Thompson’s Gingerbread men recipe

Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 12 gingerbread men
Prep time: 15 minutes plus chilling time

Ingredients
• 75g (2 ¾ oz) polyunsaturated margarine
• 75g (2 ¾ oz) SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
• 1 egg, beaten
• 200g (7 oz) plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1tbsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground allspice

Method
1. Place the maragrine and SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Beat in the egg.
2. Sift together the remaining ingredients and add to the bowl. Mix to a stiff dough, cover and chill for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4 / 180°C / fan over 160°C and line 2 baking sheets with non-stick parchment. Roll out the dough to approx 5mm (1/4 in) and mark out shapes with a cutter. Transfer to the baking sheets and cook for 15-20 minutes until beginning to brown around the edges. Cool for 5 minutes on the trays and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Recipe nutrition per gingerbread man: Energy 588 kJ/ 140kcal, Carbohydrate 19.3g, Fat 6.0g