Chilli Chocolate Speculaas

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: Optional: For a crisper cookie, bake for 40 minutes.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and speculaas spice mix.

   Tip: Optional: For a more intense spice flavor, increase the amount of speculaas spice mix to 200g.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

   Tip: Optional: For a creamier cookie, add 1 tablespoon of milk to the melted chocolate.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs until well combined, then stir in the milk.

   Tip: Optional: For a stronger chilli flavor, add an additional 10g of chilli flakes.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir until a dough forms.

   Tip: Optional: To create a marbled effect, fold in 50g of milk until the mixture is combined.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2cm of space between each cookie.

   Tip: Optional: For a more festive look, sprinkle with a pinch of speculaas spice mix before baking.

7. 7

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Tip: Optional: For a chewier cookie, bake for 10-12 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.