Place the flour, spices, baking powder and salt in a bowl, mix and set aside.
215 g plain flour (all-purpose flour), 1.5 tsp baking powder, Pinch of salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp mixed spice, 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until it is light and fluffy.
230 g caster sugar (superfine sugar), 110 g unsalted butter
Add the eggs and mix well.
2 eggs
Gradually beat in the flour and spice mixture until well combined.
Place the whole bowl in the fridge and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Preheat your oven to 180℃ / 350℉ and line two baking trays with baking paper.
Using a dessertspoon, take spoonfuls of the cookie dough and then form them into small balls of approx 2 cm / 1 inch diameter by rolling them in your hands.
Roll each ball in the bowl of icing sugar until covered completely.
A small bowlful of icing sugar
Space the balls out on the baking trays as they will spread as they cook.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. The cookies will harden as they cool.
Allow to cool, sprinkle with more icing sugar and enjoy.