Toffee Speculaas

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the spices for an even distribution.

3. 3

   Add the butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Melt the golden syrup and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

   Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until they are melted and smooth.

6. 6

   Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

   Tip: Use your hands to knead the dough if necessary.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness and use a speculaas-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.

   Tip: You can also use a knife to cut the dough into strips.

8. 8

   Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch.

   Tip: Let them cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Melt the toffee bits in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Dip the cooled cookies into the melted toffee and sprinkle with speculaas spice mix.

    Tip: Let the toffee set before serving.

11. 11

    Serve the toffee speculaas warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.