Close Menu
  • Home
  • What’s On
    • Events
    • Add an Event
    • Major Event
    • School Holiday Guide
  • Things To Do
    • Free Activities
      • Coastal Activities
      • Outdoor Activities
      • Picnic Spots
      • Playgrounds
      • Pram Walks
      • Rainy Day Activities
      • Walks and Bike Rides
    • Places to Visit
      • Attractions
      • Day Trips Away From The Peninsula
      • Galleries & Libraries
      • Historical
      • Markets
      • Tourism Centres
    • Places to Eat
      • Cafes
      • Restaurants
      • Wineries
    • Places To Stay
      • Accommodation
    • Shopping
      • Baby Goods – Sale & Hire
      • Child Friendly Shops
      • Made on the Peninsula
      • Online
      • Retail
    • At Home
      • Craft
      • Games
      • Recipes
  • Classes & Groups
    • Creative
      • Art and Craft
    • Playgroups
      • Central and Northern Peninsula
      • Southern Peninsula
      • Western Port
    • Sports
      • Fitness
      • Pre School Sports
      • Sports Classes and Tuition
  • Services
    • Health & Wellbeing
      • Dental
      • Health Care Practitioners
      • Hospitals
      • Support Groups
    • Pregnancy & Baby
      • Prenatal
        • Pre Natal Care/Birth Support
        • Pre Natal Fitness & Wellbeing
        • Maternal Health Centres
        • Maternity Products
      • PostNatal
        • Maternal Health Centres
        • Post Natal Support & Wellbeing
    • Special Needs
      • Activities for Special Needs
      • Support for Special Needs
      • Therapists for Special Needs
    • Education & Childcare
      • Daycare
      • Kindergartens
      • Schools
    • Finance
      • Finance
    • Photography
      • Photography
    • Child Safety & Wellbeing
      • Child Safety/First Aid
      • Emergency Numbers
  • Articles
    • Education
    • Finances
    • Health
    • Parenting Articles
    • Places to Eat
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Reviews
    • Member Questions
  • Parties
    • Celebrate – Party Ideas
    • Entertainment
    • Suppliers
    • Venues
  • Giveaways
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
  • Giveaways
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Friday, August 21
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
  • Giveaways
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
Peninsula Kids
  • Home
  • What’s On
    • Events
    • Add an Event
    • Major Event
    • School Holiday Guide
  • Things To Do
    • Free Activities
      • Coastal Activities
      • Outdoor Activities
      • Picnic Spots
      • Playgrounds
      • Pram Walks
      • Rainy Day Activities
      • Walks and Bike Rides
    • Places to Visit
      • Attractions
      • Day Trips Away From The Peninsula
      • Galleries & Libraries
      • Historical
      • Markets
      • Tourism Centres
    • Places to Eat
      • Cafes
      • Restaurants
      • Wineries
    • Places To Stay
      • Accommodation
    • Shopping
      • Baby Goods – Sale & Hire
      • Child Friendly Shops
      • Made on the Peninsula
      • Online
      • Retail
    • At Home
      • Craft
      • Games
      • Recipes
  • Classes & Groups
    • Creative
      • Art and Craft
    • Playgroups
      • Central and Northern Peninsula
      • Southern Peninsula
      • Western Port
    • Sports
      • Fitness
      • Pre School Sports
      • Sports Classes and Tuition
  • Services
    • Health & Wellbeing
      • Dental
      • Health Care Practitioners
      • Hospitals
      • Support Groups
    • Pregnancy & Baby
      • Prenatal
        • Pre Natal Care/Birth Support
        • Pre Natal Fitness & Wellbeing
        • Maternal Health Centres
        • Maternity Products
      • PostNatal
        • Maternal Health Centres
        • Post Natal Support & Wellbeing
    • Special Needs
      • Activities for Special Needs
      • Support for Special Needs
      • Therapists for Special Needs
    • Education & Childcare
      • Daycare
      • Kindergartens
      • Schools
    • Finance
      • Finance
    • Photography
      • Photography
    • Child Safety & Wellbeing
      • Child Safety/First Aid
      • Emergency Numbers
  • Articles
    • Education
    • Finances
    • Health
    • Parenting Articles
    • Places to Eat
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Reviews
    • Member Questions
  • Parties
    • Celebrate – Party Ideas
    • Entertainment
    • Suppliers
    • Venues
  • Giveaways
Peninsula Kids
Home»At Home»Recipes»Holiday»Festive Gingerbread
Holiday

Festive Gingerbread

Updated:July 30, 20242 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Prep time: 45 mins
Serves: 40

No-one should have to miss out on favourite treats during holiday times!  These cookies are yummy on their own or can be decorated with piped icing. If you can’t find powdered sweetener, use a granulated sweetener and blitz in Nutri-bullet (or similar) to create a fine powder.

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup Lakanto classic sweetener
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 cups blanched almond meal
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Icing – 1 cup Lakanto powdered icing sweetener,
  • 1½ tblsp milk of choice, 1 tsp vanilla essence
Method

Preheat oven to 170°C and line biscuit trays with non-stick baking paper.

  1. Beat butter and sweetener in a small bowl with electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined and fluffy. Scrape down sides of bowl and beaters periodically to combine well.
  2. Add egg and vanilla to mix and continue beating until combined, again scraping sides of bowl if needed. Mixture will be slightly lumpy.
  3. Place remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and stir to combine ensuring no lumps in mix.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and use large metal spoon to press together to a soft dough.
  5. Place dough between two sheets of non-stick baking paper and roll out to approx. 5mm thickness.
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes then use a flat blade knife to lift shapes onto lined baking trays. Keep rolling out dough until all is used.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool slightly on baking trays before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Cookies may be soft when first out of the oven but will firm up once cooled.
  9. Once cool, decorate as required and store in an airtight container.
Icing
  1. Add all ingredients into a small bowl and combine gently until piping consistency is reached. If too thick, add small amounts of milk and if too thin add small spoons of extra sweetener.
  2. Place icing in snap lock bag, cut small opening in corner and use to pipe icing as required.

Recipe by Linda Martinucci, Simply Swap Foods.

All our products are:
*Sugar free
*Gluten free
*Low-carb/Keto
*Dairy free
*Nothing artificial
*No seed oils or starches
*Super moist and taste amazing
*Really easy to prepare
*Created with love on the Mornington Peninsula

Peninusla Kids – Summer 2023/24

recipe
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

Comments are closed.

Calendar
Today
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
6:00 PM - 70's Roller Disco at Sk8house
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
70's Roller Disco at Sk8house
70's Roller Disco at Sk8house
August 29, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sk8house
  • Family Activity
By popular demand, the 70's Roller Disco is back at Sk8house! Get ready for a fun-filled night of skating to all your favourite 70's disco [...]
More Info
Events on August 29, 2026
70's Roller Disco at Sk8house
70's Roller Disco at Sk8house
29 Aug 26
Carrum Downs
Visit Our Advertisers
ABOUT

Established in 2006, Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated, independent media company.

MPNG publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids.

MPNG also publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News, Mornington News, Southern Peninsula News, Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News.

ADVERTISE WITH US

Instagram
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? 💙

Head to @flinders_hotel for a special Father’s Day roast, face painting for the kids, a visit from the local CFA fire truck and two meat raffles raising funds for the CFA.

Bookings are recommended for Sunday 6 September.

https://flindershotel.com.au/events/fathers-day
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? 💙

Head to @flinders_hotel for a special Father’s Day roast, face painting for the kids, a visit from the local CFA fire truck and two meat raffles raising funds for the CFA.

Bookings are recommended for Sunday 6 September.

https://flindershotel.com.au/events/fathers-day
•
Follow
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? 💙 Head to @flinders_hotel for a special Father’s Day roast, face painting for the kids, a visit from the local CFA fire truck and two meat raffles raising funds for the CFA. Bookings are recommended for Sunday 6 September. https://flindershotel.com.au/events/fathers-day
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
As bushfires, floods and storms become part of childhood for more Australian families, Sesame Street is stepping in to help.

Sesame Workshop has launched a major new Extreme Weather initiative, headlined by a new Storm on Sesame Street special, designed to help young children prepare for, cope with and recover from severe weather events.

In the special, Elmo and his friends work together to get ready for a big storm, learning how to be prepared, have courage, and calm their bodies and minds when things feel scary. After the storm passes, Sesame Street looks different, and everyone pitches in to help their neighbours rebuild their homes. With the help of the neighbourhood, including celebrity guests Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau, Elmo and Abby discover that small acts of kindness, and support from friends, can make the biggest difference of all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a9HwjHSx8M&t=2s
As bushfires, floods and storms become part of childhood for more Australian families, Sesame Street is stepping in to help.

Sesame Workshop has launched a major new Extreme Weather initiative, headlined by a new Storm on Sesame Street special, designed to help young children prepare for, cope with and recover from severe weather events.

In the special, Elmo and his friends work together to get ready for a big storm, learning how to be prepared, have courage, and calm their bodies and minds when things feel scary. After the storm passes, Sesame Street looks different, and everyone pitches in to help their neighbours rebuild their homes. With the help of the neighbourhood, including celebrity guests Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau, Elmo and Abby discover that small acts of kindness, and support from friends, can make the biggest difference of all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a9HwjHSx8M&t=2s
•
Follow
As bushfires, floods and storms become part of childhood for more Australian families, Sesame Street is stepping in to help. Sesame Workshop has launched a major new Extreme Weather initiative, headlined by a new Storm on Sesame Street special, designed to help young children prepare for, cope with and recover from severe weather events. In the special, Elmo and his friends work together to get ready for a big storm, learning how to be prepared, have courage, and calm their bodies and minds when things feel scary. After the storm passes, Sesame Street looks different, and everyone pitches in to help their neighbours rebuild their homes. With the help of the neighbourhood, including celebrity guests Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau, Elmo and Abby discover that small acts of kindness, and support from friends, can make the biggest difference of all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a9HwjHSx8M&t=2s
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
AUSTRALIA’S LEADING FAMILY-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT GIANT PRESSES
PLAY ON EXPANSION INTO FRANKSTON
🎳
Australia’s largest family-owned and operated multi-entertainment destination, iPlay Australia, is celebrating 35 years of pressing play with the opening of its 28th location cementing its national growth and the launch of its first-ever Pandemonium Challenge Rooms.
🕹️ 
#iplay #frankston #funforfamilies #funandgames #invited 
@iplay_australia @pressed.au
•
Follow
AUSTRALIA’S LEADING FAMILY-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT GIANT PRESSES PLAY ON EXPANSION INTO FRANKSTON 🎳 Australia’s largest family-owned and operated multi-entertainment destination, iPlay Australia, is celebrating 35 years of pressing play with the opening of its 28th location cementing its national growth and the launch of its first-ever Pandemonium Challenge Rooms. 🕹️ #iplay #frankston #funforfamilies #funandgames #invited @iplay_australia @pressed.au
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
🚨Do you want to try out the NEW iPlay Frankston?🚨

Australia’s largest family-owned and operated multi-entertainment destination, iPlay Australia, is celebrating 35 years of pressing play with the opening of its 28th location cementing its national growth.

The milestone begins with iPlay Australia’s expansion into Victoria and a new type of play, with its first venue opening in Frankston on 30 July!

The 2,500sqm venue has been transformed from a former TK Maxx into a multi-million-dollar indoor arcade and entertainment destination the size of two Olympic swimming pools, featuring over 160 arcade games, an indoor bumper car arena, dedicated event zones, and the brand’s first ever Pandemonium Challenge Rooms.

iPlay Frankston will officially open to the public from 10am Thursday 30 July. Bookings are now open for casual play, birthday parties, group events and corporate functions, with the venue operating seven days per week from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Plus, iPlay is offering exclusive pre-opening deals like two-for-one bumper cars and Pandemonium Challenge Room sessions.

We have 2 x family passes (2 x adults and 2 x kids - 70 mins unlimited play) TO GIVE AWAY! 
TO ENTER: Comment below by telling us which awesome activity you're keen to try out first at iPlay!

*vouchers are digital. Winner chosen Monday afternoon, 27 July.

https://www.iplayaustralia.com.au/locations/iplay-frankston/
🚨Do you want to try out the NEW iPlay Frankston?🚨

Australia’s largest family-owned and operated multi-entertainment destination, iPlay Australia, is celebrating 35 years of pressing play with the opening of its 28th location cementing its national growth.

The milestone begins with iPlay Australia’s expansion into Victoria and a new type of play, with its first venue opening in Frankston on 30 July!

The 2,500sqm venue has been transformed from a former TK Maxx into a multi-million-dollar indoor arcade and entertainment destination the size of two Olympic swimming pools, featuring over 160 arcade games, an indoor bumper car arena, dedicated event zones, and the brand’s first ever Pandemonium Challenge Rooms.

iPlay Frankston will officially open to the public from 10am Thursday 30 July. Bookings are now open for casual play, birthday parties, group events and corporate functions, with the venue operating seven days per week from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Plus, iPlay is offering exclusive pre-opening deals like two-for-one bumper cars and Pandemonium Challenge Room sessions.

We have 2 x family passes (2 x adults and 2 x kids - 70 mins unlimited play) TO GIVE AWAY! 
TO ENTER: Comment below by telling us which awesome activity you're keen to try out first at iPlay!

*vouchers are digital. Winner chosen Monday afternoon, 27 July.

https://www.iplayaustralia.com.au/locations/iplay-frankston/
•
Follow
🚨Do you want to try out the NEW iPlay Frankston?🚨 Australia’s largest family-owned and operated multi-entertainment destination, iPlay Australia, is celebrating 35 years of pressing play with the opening of its 28th location cementing its national growth. The milestone begins with iPlay Australia’s expansion into Victoria and a new type of play, with its first venue opening in Frankston on 30 July! The 2,500sqm venue has been transformed from a former TK Maxx into a multi-million-dollar indoor arcade and entertainment destination the size of two Olympic swimming pools, featuring over 160 arcade games, an indoor bumper car arena, dedicated event zones, and the brand’s first ever Pandemonium Challenge Rooms. iPlay Frankston will officially open to the public from 10am Thursday 30 July. Bookings are now open for casual play, birthday parties, group events and corporate functions, with the venue operating seven days per week from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Plus, iPlay is offering exclusive pre-opening deals like two-for-one bumper cars and Pandemonium Challenge Room sessions. We have 2 x family passes (2 x adults and 2 x kids - 70 mins unlimited play) TO GIVE AWAY! TO ENTER: Comment below by telling us which awesome activity you're keen to try out first at iPlay! *vouchers are digital. Winner chosen Monday afternoon, 27 July. https://www.iplayaustralia.com.au/locations/iplay-frankston/
4 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Got a winter birthday coming up? 🎉

Book an Enchanted Adventure birthday party before 31 August 2026 and receive 4 FREE additional children’s tickets to keep the celebration going even further. That’s over $100 in added adventure, included.

Valid across all birthday party packages. T&Cs apply.�
https://www.enchantedadventure.com.au/
Got a winter birthday coming up? 🎉

Book an Enchanted Adventure birthday party before 31 August 2026 and receive 4 FREE additional children’s tickets to keep the celebration going even further. That’s over $100 in added adventure, included.

Valid across all birthday party packages. T&Cs apply.�
https://www.enchantedadventure.com.au/
•
Follow
Got a winter birthday coming up? 🎉 Book an Enchanted Adventure birthday party before 31 August 2026 and receive 4 FREE additional children’s tickets to keep the celebration going even further. That’s over $100 in added adventure, included. Valid across all birthday party packages. T&Cs apply.� https://www.enchantedadventure.com.au/
1 month ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
Bring a friend… skate for just $10 each!

These Winter school holidays, @sk8houseau in Carrum Downs is offering 2-for-$20 entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons. The perfect excuse for a fun day out with the kids, cousins or mates.

Spend less and skate more these school holidays - thanks to Sk8house!

Online bookings only & conditions apply
Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/
•
Follow
Bring a friend… skate for just $10 each! These Winter school holidays, @sk8houseau in Carrum Downs is offering 2-for-$20 entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons. The perfect excuse for a fun day out with the kids, cousins or mates. Spend less and skate more these school holidays - thanks to Sk8house! Online bookings only & conditions apply Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Whether you're escaping the kids, bringing the kids, or are simply a big kid yourself, JimmyRum's got you covered.

Award-winning rum tastings. Cocktails, local beer and Peninsula wine. Lawn games, a sandpit and a dog menu.

Because it's not just the kids who get to enjoy the school holidays.�

@jimmyrumdistillery 

jimmyrum.com.au

Photo: Jess Gunn
•
Follow
Whether you're escaping the kids, bringing the kids, or are simply a big kid yourself, JimmyRum's got you covered. Award-winning rum tastings. Cocktails, local beer and Peninsula wine. Lawn games, a sandpit and a dog menu. Because it's not just the kids who get to enjoy the school holidays.� @jimmyrumdistillery jimmyrum.com.au Photo: Jess Gunn
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
🎪 School Holiday Fun at Soul Circus! ❄️

Get out of the cold and into the air these holidays with aerials, acrobatics, games, and circus fun. Build confidence, stay active, and make new friends in our exciting Half Day and Full Day programs.

✨ Beginners welcome�✨ Spots limited
Book now:� https://soulcircus.info/holiday-workshops
•
Follow
🎪 School Holiday Fun at Soul Circus! ❄️ Get out of the cold and into the air these holidays with aerials, acrobatics, games, and circus fun. Build confidence, stay active, and make new friends in our exciting Half Day and Full Day programs. ✨ Beginners welcome�✨ Spots limited Book now:� https://soulcircus.info/holiday-workshops
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
Let curiosity lead the way these school holidays at @lancemorehotels  Lindenderry Red Hill. Kids can build their own pizza, enjoy lawn games across the estate and wind down with cosy movie nights. Little Explorers is a family-friendly escape designed for fun, discovery and creativity.

#MorningtonPeninsula #LittleExplorers #RedHill
•
Follow
Let curiosity lead the way these school holidays at @lancemorehotels Lindenderry Red Hill. Kids can build their own pizza, enjoy lawn games across the estate and wind down with cosy movie nights. Little Explorers is a family-friendly escape designed for fun, discovery and creativity. #MorningtonPeninsula #LittleExplorers #RedHill
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
9/9
View on Instagram
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay In The Know

Sign up to our free newsletter and receive weekly updates on events and things to do with kids on the Mornington Peninsula.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
© 2026 All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.