Speculoos spiced cookies

Preparation

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Add the cold butter cut into cubes and rub it in with your fingertips until you get a coarse breadcrumb texture.

3. 3

   Add the egg and knead quickly into a smooth ball, without overworking the dough so it stays crumbly once baked.

4. 4

   Flatten the dough into a disc, wrap it and let rest in the fridge for 1 hour: it will be easier to roll out and hold its shape in the oven.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough to 4-5 mm thick and cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.

6. 6

   Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and fragrant.

7. 7

   Let cool completely on a rack: speculoos firm up as they cool and become nicely crisp.