Annabel Karmel's Edible Holiday Decor

Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, and salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar. Beat together the egg and golden syrup and mix into the flour mixture to make a smooth dough, kneading lightly with your hands.