Peppakakor & Speculaas Spice Mix

150g butter

150g dark brown sugar

Zest of a lemon or orange

1 tablespoon Speculaas Spice Mix 

250g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons of  milk

To prepare the dough:

• Cream together the butter and sugar with the zest of a lemon or orange

• Stir in the Spice Mix, then add the other dry ingredients

• Add a the milk, then knead the dough together with your hands.

• Wrap the dough in cling film and put into the fridge for at least 30minutes to chill. 

To bake:

• Preheat the oven to 180c/gas 5

• Roll the dough into large marble sized balls and place on a lined baking tray with enough room to spread out and bake for 15minutes.

• Remove from the oven and leave to cool down and become crisp before storing in an airtight container.

Speculaas Spice Mix 

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground aniseed

¾ teaspoon white pepper

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves 

Makes approximately 2 tablespoons. Can be scaled up and makes a wonderful gift presented in a festive jar.