4 tbsp golden syrup
350g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
175g/6oz light soft brown sugar
250g/9oz caster sugar
50g/2oz cocoa powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
Β½ tsp ground ginger
250g/9oz icing sugar
white icing (such as royal icing), for decorating the biscuits
200g/7oz self-raising flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
Β½ pack Oreo cookies or bourbon biscuits
1 pack chocolate sticks (such as Matchmakers)
250g/9oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
100²µ/3Β½΄Η³ϊ butter, cut into cubes
125²µ/4Β½΄Η³ϊ butter, softened
4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
1 free-range egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp milk