Ginger Crunch

This recipe was submitted for Cook the Commonwealth by Fern. She says, "I am a New Zealander who has lived in the UK for 14 years. This recipe reminds me of my grandmother and is based on one from the famous New Zealand Edmond's Cookbook." This recipe was photographed by Kiri Pointon-Bell, Registered Dietitian.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190C

Step 2

Line 20x30cm tin with baking paper

Step 3

Combine icing ingredients in a saucepan over a low/medium heat and stir until butter melts, then set aside

Step 4

Cream butter and sugar for base until light and fluffy

Step 5

Sift in flour, baking powder and ginger and mix into creamed mixture

Step 6

Press into lined tin and bake for 20-25 mins until faintly brown

Step 7

Ice while hot with set aside ginger icing

Step 8

Leave to cool and cut into small pieces when cold