alloween celebrations feel incomplete without fresh and delicious gingerbread. Gingerbread is a great replacement for unhealthy candies and chocolates, and the zombie theme makes it an absolute treat for little ones. This blog will provide you with an easy recipe to make gingerbread in a more creative way and make your Halloween party spookier with little gingerbread zombies. Our special gingerbread zombie recipe is very simple, healthy, and fun to make together with your children.

(Serving size: 14)

• Plain flour: 350g
• Bicarbonate of soda: 1 tsp
• Ground ginger: 3 tsp
• Ground cinnamon:1 tsp
• Light brown sugar: 175g
• Butter: 125g
• Egg: 1 (beaten)
• Golden syrup: 4 tbsp
• Icing
• Food colours for decoration
• Candy decorations

1. Mix flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, and butter in a large bowl. Blend with a whisk or electric blender until its texture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Add sugar to the mixture and blend a little more.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and golden syrup with the fork and add it to the mixture in a large bowl.
4. Mix until a smooth dough forms; use your hands to knead the dough until it is soft and no lumps are left.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
6. Line baking trays with the greaseproof/ parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 °F (175°C).

7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and cut out gingerbread zombie shapes using cookie cutters.

8. Place them onto the baking tray, and make sure you leave a space between each.

9. Bake them for 13-15 minutes until they achieve perfect golden colour.

10. Let the gingerbread zombies cool completely before decorating.

Remember, decorating gingerbread zombies for Halloween is all about discovering your creativity and embracing the spooky spirit of the holiday. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different decorations!

Here is the decoration to unleash your imagination:

• Start decorating your gingerbread by outlining the different features of your gingerbread zombies, such as eyes, mouths, and clothes, using grey or black icing.
• To add a more creepy look, you can use the red icing to the eyes and dots of black icing in the centre to complete the spooky look.
• For that extra touch of Halloween, consider adding candy or small decorations such as gummy worms.
• You can also draw bones with white icing and make creepy skeletons.

Gingerbread zombies are a delicious and festive treat for Halloween and offer some surprising health benefits such as soothing the digestive system reducing stress, and is a healthier option for diabetic patients. Try this recipe, and we guarantee that your family, friends, and guests are going to love these soft, tasty, and spooky gingerbread zombies.

If you are short of time, feel free to get freshly baked gingerbread from the nearby bakery, decorate it with your family as per your preference, and enjoy.

OId Bridge Bakery offers a range of delicious treats to serve at parties, making your celebrations tastier and more perfect. Come and enjoy your Halloween with our range of cakes, cupcakes, breads and a variety of sandwiches.