Treacle Cannelés

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the treacle, water, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir until the salt dissolves.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and cinnamon powder.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the flour mixture to the saucepan and whisk until a smooth batter forms.

7. 7

   Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated after each addition.

8. 8

   Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

9. 9

   Pipe the batter into 8-10 cannelés on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 cm apart.

10. 10

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cannelés are golden brown and firm to the touch.

11. 11

    Allow the cannelés to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.