Preheat oven to 180 C.

Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

Add treacle, golden syrup and egg and mix together well.

Sift flour, salt, spices and bicarbonate of soda together in a separate bowl.

Add dry ingredients to the wet and combine thoroughly.

Pinch off pieces of dough the size of a walnut and roll into a ball.

Roll the dough ball into granulated sugar to coat and place on an ungreased baking tray. Press down lightly with the palm of your hand to flatten.

Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool a few minutes on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.