Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies

Put the sugars, golden syrup, butter and a pinch of salt into a saucepan. Heat until all the ingredients melt, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl add the oatmeal, flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices and stir. Make a well in the centre, then pour in the syrup mixture and stir to combine. Add the egg and stir thoroughly. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 30 minutes-1 hour or until the dough becomes firm.

Heat the oven to 180°C fan. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until about 6mm thick. Cut out the biscuit shapes with a 6cm round cutter. Place the biscuits on the lined trays, allow some space between each biscuit as they will spread a little as they bake.

Bake for 8 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.