Speculaas

Transport your taste buds to the heart of a cozy European bakery with this traditional Speculaas recipe, a spiced Dutch biscuit perfect for the holidays or as an anytime treat. These crisp and fragrant cookies are infused with a unique blend of warming spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, creating an aromatic symphony of flavors. The dough, enriched with dark brown sugar and chilled butter, is rolled to perfection before being cut into festive shapes and optionally adorned with sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare with just 30 minutes of prep time and a short 10 minutes in the oven, these spiced cookies are ideal for gift-giving or pairing with a warm cup of tea. Make a batch of Speculaas today and savor the comforting, old-world charm of this timeless recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 30

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)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by combining the all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, speculaas spices, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch).

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Bake the speculaas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are light brown and crisp around the edges.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(635.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2901.2

Total Fat 150.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 328.9mg	0%
Sodium 706.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 149.0g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 405.2mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1030.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 48.9%