Ginger Biscuits

I found this on allrecipes.com. Posting for ZWT8- Great Britain.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups self-rising flour or 2 1⁄2 cups biscuit mix
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup or 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 4  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix or flour, sugar, ginger, soda and salt.
2. Using hands, rub egg into mixture.
3. In a saucepan, warm syrup and butter; stir into batter. Let stand for 3-4 minutes, then knead,.
4. Roll heaping teaspoonfuls into small balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 325* for 12-15 minutes. Cookies (biscuits) will flatten and "crackle" when done.