Anna's Swedish biscuits
200g butter, softened
125g caster sugar
65g golden syrup
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp ground cinnamon
125g slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 cups flour
1. Place butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until creamy. Mix in golden syrup, baking soda and spices.
2. Stir in almonds, then stir in flour to form a firm dough. Divide biscuit dough into two portions, shape into rectangles and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
3. Heat oven to 170°C fan bake. Cut dough into 3mm-thick slices and place on baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and set.
4. Remove to a wire rack to cool. These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
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