Belgian Spice Cookies (Speculoos)

1. 1

   In a food processor add the flour, sugar, salt, spices, and butter. Blend until grainy.

2. 2

   Add the milk, a little at a time, with the machine on, until the mixture forms a dough ball.

3. 3

   If not using a food processor, place all the solid ingredients in a large bowl and then add the butter. Mix with the fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the milk gradually and bind together to form a dough ball.

4. 4

   Roll into a ball and wrap in plastic film. Leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. (24 hours is best.)

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 170C.

6. 6

   Line a baking tray with baking paper.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough into a rectangle. (If too sticky, roll out between 2 sheets of plastic film.)

8. 8

   Place the dough onto a baking tray.

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   Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and soft to touch. (It will harden as it cools).

10. 10

    Break up with the hands or cut with a knife into desired portions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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