SPECULAAS (DUTCH SPICE COOKIES OR WINDMILL COOKIES)

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Traditionally, these cookies are pressed into wooden windmill molds. But they're delicious in any shape!

Provided by Erin K. Brown

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 60-80 cookies, 60-80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter (room temp)
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Add egg.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to form a stiff dough.
  • If making the cookies without a mold, roll the dough into cylinders that are the diameter of your desired cookies.*
  • Freeze for at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Slice the chilled dough into thin (~1/4 inch) rounds and place on a cookie sheet. Cookies will spread a little bit upon baking.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  • *Also chill dough before pressing into molds or using cookie cutters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 0.9

Christian Dentist
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These cookies are really easy to make, and they turned out great. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter, and they look so festive. I can't wait to share them with my friends and family.


Nilom Jahan
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices, and the windmill shape is so cute. They're perfect for a holiday party.


Abidul Shordar
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the spices are just right. I'll definitely be making these again.


EILYA 2MSR3
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These cookies are so festive and delicious. I love the windmill shape, and the spices give them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Md Babu Ahmed
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so beautiful and delicious, and they make a great gift for friends and family.


Syeda Sibgha
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I'm not a huge fan of spice cookies, but these are an exception. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I can't stop eating them!


Bibek patel Patel
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. I had some cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that I needed to use up, and these cookies were the perfect solution. They turned out so well!


Ali 98
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These cookies are really easy to make, and they turned out great. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter, and they look so festive. I can't wait to share them with my friends and family.


Bisre
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These cookies are a bit spicy for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less spices next time.


Blessed
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices, and the windmill shape is so cute. They're perfect for a holiday party.


Cesar Leon Lopez
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the spices are just right. I'll definitely be making these again.


SRBD Sayem
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These cookies are so festive and delicious. I love the windmill shape, and the spices give them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Heidi Tieppo
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion, from Christmas to birthdays to just a casual snack.


Omkar Kori
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so beautiful and delicious, and they make a great gift for friends and family.


Xoli Lwazi
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I'm not usually a fan of spice cookies, but these are an exception. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I can't stop eating them!


Chandon bheel Chandon bheel
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices. I had some cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that I needed to use up, and these cookies were the perfect solution. They turned out so well!


irfan minhaj
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I've never had speculaas cookies before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and easy to make. I especially love the crispy edges.


K Muslema
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These cookies are absolutely delightful! The spices give them a warm and inviting flavor, and the windmill shape is so festive. I'll definitely be making these again for Christmas.