In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla ...

Equipment and preparation: you will need a piping bag with a medium plain and small nozzle; plus you will need to print off a downloadable pdf template of the gingerbread design. Preheat the oven ...

Leave the pan on the heat, but reduce the heat to low and add a little bit more oil if need be. Then spoon in four dollops of the pancake mix (to spread to about 10cm/3¼in wide). Leave to cook ...