Speculaas Dutch Spiced Biscuit
Warm your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of Speculaas Dutch Spiced Biscuits, a traditional treat that's as rich in flavor as it is in history. These crisp, buttery cookies are infused with a homemade speculaas spice mix, boasting vibrant notes of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom, which give them their signature warmth and depth. Crafted with simple ingredients like brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and creamy unsalted butter, the dough is chilled for enhanced flavor and beautifully rolled out to shape. Whether you create intricate designs using traditional wooden molds or opt for classic cookie cutters, these golden biscuits bake to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for pairing with a hot cup of coffee or tea, Speculaas biscuits make a delightful holiday gift or everyday indulgence. Don’t forget—they stay fresh for up to two weeks in an airtight container, though they rarely last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 175 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons speculaas spice mix (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, speculaas spice mix, and a pinch of salt.
Add the brown sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add 1 tablespoon of milk to the mixture and knead gently to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a few extra drops of milk as needed.
Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for a deeper flavor).
Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm (¼ inch) thickness.
Cut the dough into biscuit shapes using cookie cutters or a knife. Traditional speculaas are often shaped using wooden molds for intricate designs, but standard cutters will work as well.
Transfer the cut biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly.
Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the speculaas biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.9 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.9 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 564 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.
