A classic sweet and spicy treat featuring a buttery, crumbly biscuit base topped with a rich golden syrup and ginger icing. Perfect for afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Crunch Base:

• 125g Salted Butter
• 1/2 cup White Sugar
• 1 1/2 cup Plain Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger

Icing:

• 75g Salted Butter
• 3/4 cup Icing Sugar
• 2 tbsp Golden Syrup
• 3 tsp Ground Ginger

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 190C. Mix the butter and flour until well incorporated. Sift flour, baking powder and ginder into the mix. Combine into a dough.
2. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes. Line the baking tray with baking paper and press the dough into it. Ensure it's flat.
3. Bake the base for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. While the slice bakes, combine all icing ingredients in a small pot and combine over a low heat. When the butter is melted and combined, remove from the heat.
5. When the base is cooked, remove from the oven and drizzle the icing over while it's still hot. Leave to set before slicing and storing.

Notes

• Also great with crystallized ginger sprinkled over the icing and set in.