Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric beater until combined – be generous as this will help develop that lovely buttery caramel flavour, approximately 2-3 minutes.
3. Add your vanilla and egg and mix again until combined. Add flour, along with all the spices and beat briefly until a soft cookie dough forms.
4. Transfer mixture to your prepared baking tin, spreading out to make one even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave in tin to cool completely.