These. Are. Awesome.
They taste like Christmas... but I'll be they're great any time of the year.
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup golden syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
pinch salt
Dark chocolate for coating (I just used chocolate melts, but better quality chocolate wouldn't go amiss here. The dough is pretty rich)
Beat butter, syrup and sugar with an electric beater until it's light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and then flour, spices and salt. Beat on a slow speed until everything is incorporated. Chill dough for 30 minutes or until it's firm enough to handle. Meanwhile, line 2 or 3 cookie sheets with baking paper and make some space in your freezer.
Form dough into teaspoon sized balls. Don't be tempted to make them too big as the dough/chocolate ration will too sickly! Arrange on lined cookie sheets and place in freezer for at least 15 minutes. Melt chocolate in the microwave, being careful not to overheat. Using a skewer, dip truffles in chocolate and tap on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Quickly return to the cookie sheet and repeat for the rest of the truffles.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge once they're set. They keep well for a few days.. possibly longer if you don't eat them before that!
