Photo by Julie O’Malley
Spiced Treacle Biscuits
340g butter, softened
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup treacle
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
480g flour
1 Tbsp bicarb soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
extra sugar for rolling
# Preheat oven to 190 C (180 C fan-forced)
# Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and then eggs one at a time then beat in treacle.
# Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture slowly beating until fully combined.
# Roll dough into small balls and then roll in sugar. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes. Let cook slight on trays before transferring to a rack.
Makes 8 dozen.
Note: US Measurements.