Milk Chocolate Speculaas

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Mix the butter, caster sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and spices in a large bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the flour, salt, and speculoos spice mix to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a log shape.

6. 6

   Bake the logs for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 150°C (300°F) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

   Tip: Check for doneness by tapping the bottom of the log; it should sound hollow.

7. 7

   Remove the logs from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

9. 9

   Wrap each log in plastic wrap and dip into the melted chocolate, coating about 2/3 of the log.

10. 10

    Place the chocolate-coated logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.