Speculoos

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. 2
   Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in the molasses and egg yolk.
4. 4
   In a separate small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and spices.
5. 5
   Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
6. 6
   Using your hands, pat the batter onto the baking sheet in a circle about 5 inches (12 cm) in diameter, then bake for 18 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and let cool.
8. 8
   Once cool, break the Speculoos into bite-sized chunks.
9. 9
   Fold bits of Speculoos into 1 quart (1 liter) of ice cream as you remove it from the machine.
10. 10
    Once baked, Speculoos can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature, well wrapped, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
11. 11
    The unbaked dough can also be stored in the freezer for the same amount of time.