For the past few years, I have been taking part in International Homemade Hobnob Day . This year I was a little late, but tried to make up for it by experimenting with new options. A few weeks later I had to make 4 dozen cookies for a church cookie sale, and after the dismal failure of my attempt at a new recipe, I resorted to these tried and tested Chocolate Ginger Hobnobs. 8 oz / 2 sticks margarine 1 tbsp golden syrup (or corn syrup) 1 tbsp hot water 1/2 tsp bicarb/ baking soda 8 oz / 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 8 oz / 1 cup sugar 8 oz / 2 1/2 cups rolled / quick oats 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 oz / 3 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger Melt margarine and syrup. Mix water and soda together in a cup and add to margarine mixture. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into small balls, place on baking tray and flatten slightly. Bake at 180C / 350F for 15 minutes. Melt 100g / 3.5 oz dark chocolate with...
Getting through life one cake at a time.