SPECULAAS COOKIES

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A delicious, traditional Dutch holiday cookie that tastes similar to gingerbread. Simple, quick, wonderful! As we Dutchies say, 'eet smakelijk!'

Provided by xcgrl604

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust 2 baking sheets with flour.
  • Combine brown sugar and butter together in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together.
  • Shape dough into cookies by hand or using cookie cutters. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not hard, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Lakmal Lk_98
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


princess Julie
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


M F Ali
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


BLOOD- MAN
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of spices. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Oriana Hawkins
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I love the way these cookies turned out! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The spices are perfect and they're not too sweet.


Mariama Sanneh
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These cookies are amazing! The flavors are so well balanced and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Loyd Roberts
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I love these cookies! They're so flavorful and have the perfect amount of spice. I've made them several times and they're always a hit. I highly recommend them!


Tishawn De Peiza
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These cookies are delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're definitely a keeper!


Free Freebwoy
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love the way the spices blend together and the cookies have a great crunch.


Valentina Rojas
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These speculaas cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're crispy, flavorful, and have the most amazing aroma. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them!