Chewy Ginger Treacle Cookies

Method

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar until light and creamy. Beat in egg, and then add treacle and Vanilla Extract and beat until smooth.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove and whisk until combined. Add the crystalised ginger and flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low until just blended. Cover bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 180C (fan forced) and line 2 baking sheets with baking paper.

4. 4

   With a tablespoon, scoop up a heaped spoonful of chilled dough and roll into balls. Roll balls in sugar before placing onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 5cm apart. Pop back in fridge for 10 minutes, before putting in the oven.

5. 5

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are evenly browned and have a cracked surface. Let cookies cool on the pan for a couple minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.