Sugar-Free Speculaas

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of traditional speculaas cookies without the guilt with this sugar-free version! Featuring a blend of almond and whole wheat flour, these cookies are naturally sweetened with erythritol, making them perfect for those seeking a sugar-free treat. The signature spice mix—cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom—creates an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. A touch of cold, cubed butter gives these cookies their crisp yet tender texture, while an optional plant-based milk substitution makes them dairy-free friendly. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, these cookies are easy to shape into festive designs, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or any cozy occasion. Enjoy these wholesome, flavorful speculaas alongside your favorite warm beverage!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 200 grams Almond flour
• 100 grams Whole wheat flour
• 80 grams Unsweetened erythritol
• 100 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Milk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free option)
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, whole wheat flour, unsweetened erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom, salt, and baking powder. Stir well to incorporate the spices evenly.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk (or plant-based milk if making a dairy-free version). Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the dough to firm up for easier handling.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch). Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes, or shape into traditional rectangular pieces for classic Speculaas cookies.

Step 7

Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them 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 for up to 1 week. Enjoy with a warm beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(577.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2338.9

Total Fat 191.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 439.3mg	0%
Sodium 959.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 68.8IU	0%
Calcium 600.4mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 587.9mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 29.1%