Speculoos Cookies
Baking and Desserts • Dutch
Description
Speculoos cookies are a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit traditionally baked for St. Nicholas' feast in Belgium and the Netherlands. These cookies are known for their crunchy texture and rich flavor, featuring spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- Butter 10 oz
- Sugar 5 oz
- Brown Sugar 10 oz
- Vanilla salt 0 oz
- Chicken Egg 2 pieces
- Wheat Flour 15 oz
- Activated Baking Soda 1 tablespoon
- Ground Cinnamon 2 spoons
- Nutmeg ½ spoons
- Ground clove ½ spoons
- White Pepper (whole) ¼ spoons
- Grated Ginger Root ¼ spoons
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, white pepper, cardamom, and ginger.
Step 2
Mix the spices with the flour and baking soda.
Step 3
Beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla sugar.
Step 4
Add the butter and mix until smooth.
Step 5
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until the dough is smooth.
Step 6
The dough will be quite sticky. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for one hour.
Step 7
Take out the dough, roll it out into a sheet, and shape the cookies using cookie cutters. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cookies on it. Refrigerate (or place in a cool area) for one hour.
Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12 minutes.
Step 9
The finished cookies will be slightly soft. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
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