Comments on: Gingerbread Men!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:02:42 +0000

I have made this recipe SO many times & it never fails!! The best compliment I’ve had was, “These are the best gingerbread biscuits I’ve ever tasted!”
They truly are, thanks Jane! You are the best 😊

By: Imi

Imi — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:06:33 +0000

In reply to Eve. Hi, I've just made some with a plant based block and they worked super well!

By: Jo

Jo — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:11:31 +0000

I’ve made this recipe for the last 2 years in a row at Christmas time, and am about to make my 3rd batch today.

It’s super simple, uses ingredients that I can easily find in the UK, and produces a delicious soft gingerbread biscuit that my other half absolutely loves!

I usually make a variety of sizes of biscuits and gift them to people. This year I plan to double the amount I make and do a gingerbread house!

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:02:25 +0000

In reply to Simone Young. Hey! I'm not sure what the changes might be, but in the UK you need bicarbonate of soda for this, and not baking powder. x

By: Simone Young

Simone Young — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:41:59 +0000

Hi Jane,
I’m in Australia – I want to make your biscuits, as they look delicious.
I’ve had a look online (for research) but I’m a bit confused – should I use bicarb soda or baking powder?
Thanks,
Simone

By: Stefania

Stefania — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:04:40 +0000

In reply to Dee.

Made according to the recipe but instead of so much ginger which I am not fond of I used 1 teaspoon of ginger, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla plus I used salted butter to counter the sweetness a wee bit and they turned out pretty good. Everyone has really liked them and I will add this recipe to my Christmas baking collection. Thanks

By: Nicola rutherford

Nicola rutherford — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:58:37 +0000

In reply to OldCountryGirl. How many days in advance could I make these for a xmas fayre, they would be in cellophane bags

By: Sal

Sal — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:41:33 +0000

In reply to Eve.

I have used the Flora Block ‘vegan’ butter from Woolworths (Australia), and they turned out exactly the same 🙂

By: Eve

Eve — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:25:39 +0000

Can a plant based butter block be used in place of the unsalted butter?

By: Karen P

Karen P — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:25:47 +0000

In reply to Rena. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe. The taste and texture are just what I was hoping to find

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:27:25 +0000

Been meaning to bake Gingerbread men for ages and finally got round to it…. This recipe is sublime and made perfect gingerbread, it was crunchy with a soft centre. I used plain/ wholewheat flour and a mix of soft and dark brown sugar then added a tablespoon of milk to bring the dough together and just perfect. Just decorated and they look and taste fab. Thanks Jane for another superb recipe.

By: Gingerbreadlove

Gingerbreadlove — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:47:19 +0000

In reply to sarah.

That is definitely wrong, mine were amazing.

By: Ems

Ems — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:25:41 +0000

In reply to Ursula. I did and it turned out fine

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:30:31 +0000

In reply to Nikki Huxley. Yes they could you just add a bit more or less flower and they will be great xx