Treacle Slice and Bake Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about these treacle slice and bake cookies is how wonderfully simple they are to make. You mix everything together, chill the dough, slice, and bake in just under an hour total. The treacle gives them this deep, rich flavor that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but honestly you won't. Brown sugar adds natural minerals and molasses that keep your energy steady, so these feel a bit more nourishing than your average cookie. They're perfect for when you want homemade goodness without the fuss, and the dough even keeps well in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 5salt
- 200granulated sugar
- 150brown sugar
- 100melted butter
- 50treacle
- 2eggs
- 2baking soda
- 1vanilla extract
- 100chopped walnuts (optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a medium bowl.
Tip: Aim for a well-combined mixture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and treacle until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a quicker process.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies will become tough.
- 6
If using walnuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the nuts.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving 5cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on them after 10 minutes, as the cooking time may vary.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies set for a few minutes before serving.
- 10
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tip: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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