Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the egg and Golden Syrup until the mixture is smooth.

Sift in the remainder of the ingredients and beat/mix to form a smooth dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic or place in a plastic bag. Let the dough chill in the ‘fridge for about an hour to firm up.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼” (6mm) thick.

Use a gingerbread man cutter to cut out the shapes.
Place a piece of baking paper on a baking tray and arrange the shapes ready for baking. Leave at least ½” (1cm) between the shapes.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
Place on a wire rack to cool before decorating.
Prepare the frosting: Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually mix in the milk until you achieve a firm paste.
Use a piping bag or syringe to decorate the shapes.

If you want to use different colours in decorating the shapes, simply take a portion of the frosting and mix in a drop or two of food colouring. You can also decorate with Smarties for buttons.