Speculaas Cookies

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Speculaas cookies are delicious, traditional Dutch holiday cookies that taste similar to gingerbread. They're simple, quick, and wonderful! As we Dutchies say, 'eet smakelijk!'

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust two baking sheets with flour.

  2. Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl 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.

  3. Shape dough into cookies by hand or using cookie cutters; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not hard, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Cook's Notes:

I always flour my baking sheets rather than greasing them when baking; I personally think it has a much better quality. If you do not want to flour the baking sheet, you must grease it.

If you really want to have a lot of fun, purchase a speculaas plank, which is a wooden mold created especially for these cookies. Flour the mold and gently press the dough in. Flip the mold over the baking sheet and peel the cookie out. I am constantly praised and asked about my gorgeous, delicious cookies and frequently use them as Christmas gifts and treats when I've used the mold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163 Calories
8g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.