Treacle Sandwich Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle sandwich cookies are absolutely wonderful, and I love making them because they come together in under an hour from start to finish. Golden syrup gives them that gorgeous deep flavor and a touch of natural energy to keep you going through the afternoon. What I really appreciate about this recipe is how straightforward it is, even for a beginner baker. You just cream your butter and sugar, fold in the rest, and you're baking. The cookies have this tender, almost melt in your mouth quality that makes them perfect with a cup of tea. They're also incredibly budget friendly since most people have these basic ingredients in their kitchen already.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlgolden syrup
- 2large eggs
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 100 mlmilk
- nullflaky sea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking tray with a non-stick surface for easy cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour for a lighter texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a faster and creamier mixture.
- 4
Add the golden syrup and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will become tough.
- 7
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will help the cookies retain their shape and bake evenly.
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