Dutch Spice Cookies
Transport your taste buds to the cozy streets of the Netherlands with these irresistible Dutch Spice Cookies, also known as Speculaas. Bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of a traditional speculaas spice mix—featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom—these buttery cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and spicy. Perfectly crisp yet tender, they are crafted with a simple dough made from all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Rolled out and cut into charming shapes, these cookies come together in under 35 minutes, making them ideal for festive celebrations or everyday snacking. Serve them alongside a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting treat that’s sure to impress. These spiced delights also store beautifully, so you can savor their holiday magic all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 175 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Speculaas spice mix (or ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom combined)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and speculaas spice mix.
In another bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Add the milk to the dough and knead gently until it comes together into a smooth ball.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness.
Using cookie cutters or a knife, cut the dough into your desired shapes, such as rectangles or festive holiday designs.
Place the cookie shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 1119 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.2 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
