Speculaas
Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of Speculaas, a classic Dutch spiced cookie perfect for festive occasions or a cozy treat with tea. These delightful cookies are infused with a unique blend of spices—cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and a dash of white pepper—conjuring up the iconic flavors of winter and holiday baking. With a touch of rich dark brown sugar and buttery goodness, the dough is easy to work with and shaped into beautiful, crisp cookies that bake to golden perfection in just minutes. Optional sliced almonds add a delicate crunch and elegant finish. Speculaas cookies are not only quick to prepare but are also ideal for making ahead, as their flavors deepen over time—perfect for gifting or snacking. Warm your oven and prepare to savor the authentic taste of Dutch heritage in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams dark brown sugar
- 150 grams unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 15 ml milk
- 15 grams speculaas spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, white pepper)
- 5 grams baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 50 grams sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
Begin by combining the all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, speculaas spices, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add the chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk and stir it in until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Shape it into a flat disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch).
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough, placing them on the prepared baking sheets. If using sliced almonds, press a few onto each cookie for decoration.
Bake the speculaas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are light brown and crisp around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.8 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*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.
