Speculaasjes from West Flanders

Ingredients

• 250 g of flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of butter
• 1 egg
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon of water
• 1 drop of vanilla essence

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg with the butter, baking powder, and a little water.
3. Combine the flour mixture with the egg and butter mixture, stirring well.
4. Form uniform-sized balls and place them on a baking tray.
5. Melt the caster sugar in a little water and spray it on the speculaas.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
7. Allow to cool before serving.