Ingredients

  • 270g All purpose flour
  • 118g Butter
  • 100g Brown sugar
  • 85g Black treacle
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg white
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground clove
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp Orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 pinches Black pepper

Method

  • In a stand mixer, add the butter, brown sugar and black treacle and cream for about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides to ensure they are thoroughly mixed together.
  • Add the egg white and whole egg and mix until combine.
  • Add vanilla and orange extract and mix
  • In a separate bowl, add salt, chilli, cinnamon, ground clove, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, black pepper and mix together
  • Gradually add to the wet mixture to form a dough.
  • Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 mins
  • Once out of the fridge, knead a bit so it is soft and pliable. then roll to 1/4 inch. Aim to roll to form a square shape
  • Cut the rolled square dough in half and put aside
  • Cut the dough into vertical strips with the width at 1/4 inch. Repeat this step with the other half of the dough.
  • Lay half of the vertical strips side by side.
  • Fold every other vertical strip halfway back on to itself, then lay a strip horizontally making sure it touches the folded edge of the vertical strips. Then return the folded strips back to its original position.
  • Repeat this step until the lattice is fully woven
  • With a cookie cutter, cut out the cookies. The cutter will ensure the woven lattice however loose, forms a sealed edge
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 13-15.
  • Cool completely and store in airtight container