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SPECULOOS COOKIES (CLASSIC

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Bake up some perfectly crisp ‘n’ spicy

Speculoos Cookies (Classic Recipe)
for the holidays or any time using this
great recipe. One bite and you’ll be
transported to a nostalgic era.
Have you ever had a Speculoos Cookie,

they are also called Speculaas? The aroma
that fills your home as you bake these
pleasantly spiced buttery cookies brings
feelings of nostalgia to family and friends.
The warmth from the spice blend makes
these a perfect wintery cookie.
They have such a delicate crispness and

delicious flavor, you will fall in love with
them at first bite. Try them on their own or
with a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Since
they are nice and crisp, they make the
perfect dunking cookie!
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Hi everyone! My name is Bernice and

today I’m kicking off my holiday baking
season here on Noshing With The
Nolands. Baking cookies is an important
part of my family’s Christmas preparation,
so I have quite a few favorite holiday
recipes over at my blog, Dish ‘n’ the
Kitchen.
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We always spend Christmas Eve feasting

on a French Canadian Tourtière then finish
with a tray of sweets that always includes
a few types of shortbread. These
Speculoos Cookies will fit right in on the
cookie tray!
WHAT ARE SPECULOOS

COOKIES?
Speculoos (or Speculaas) Cookies in their

most simple form are a roll and cut
shortcrust cookie. They can be quite plain
to look at but it’s what’s inside that
counts. These cookies have a buttery,
delicate crumb scented with a
combination of warming speculaas spices.
Most commonly, these spices include

cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, and
cardamom but may also differ regionally
with additions of white pepper, mace, and
anise.
The other ingredients that go into this

cookie are unsalted butter, dark brown
sugar, an egg, all-purpose flour, baking
soda, and salt.
They are made in a traditional way of first

creaming the butter and sugar together
until it is light and fluffy, then add the egg
and then the flour mixture which is the dry
ingredients.
Sometimes, the cookies can be decorated

with a few sliced almonds pressed slightly
into the dough just before baking.
You may have had this type of cookie from

Biscoff before. They are a popular brand
that makes this type of cookie. Making
them at home for the holidays will bring a
smile to everyone’s face.
Speculoos are mostly served unadorned,

although many come in various shapes
including the famous Voortman Windmill
Cookies. For the more traditional shaped
varieties, a cookie mold (called a springerle
mold) is used to create intricate scenes on
the cookies.
WHERE ARE SPECULOOS

COOKIES FROM?
Speculoos, which are sometimes called

Speculaas, Speculoos, Dutch Windmill
Cookies, Belgian Spice Cookies,
spekulatius (German), and Biscoff Cookies
are originally from The Netherlands.
However, different varieties that vary in
taste and texture are found in other parts
of Europe.
Served on St. Nicholas’ Day, these cookies

were originally made using hand-carved
molds and mirrored the shape of the
generous saint. Since the Latin word for
mirror is speculum, this is one plausible
explanation for the origin of the name
Speculoos.
You don’t have to be a pastry chef to make

this simple cookie, using any mold will
work well or simply slicing them into
rectangles.
MODERN SPECULOOS COOKIES
These days Speculaas cookies are

manufactured by many companies. You
can even buy them at Walmart and Trader
Joe’s! Keep your eye open for the most
well know brands like Voortman and
Biscoff. However, there is nothing like the
smell, texture, and taste of a freshly make
Speculoos Cookie.
Speculoos cookie butter or speculoos

spread is a rich spread made from ground
speculoos cookies and butter is one of
life’s most delicious pleasures. It’s entirely
addictive and totally calorie-free. Don’t say
I didn’t warn you!
BAKING TIPS FOR GREAT

SPECULOOS COOKIES
1. Use room temperature unsalted

butter.
2. Cream the butter with the sugar until
it becomes paler in color (this may take
a while!).
3. Use a room temperature egg
egg.
4. Preheat the oven and prepare the
baking sheets with parchment
paper
paper.
5. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a
separate bowl before adding to the
butter/sugar/eggs.
6. Do not over mix the dough. Mix until
all ingredients have come together,
then turn the dough out on a clean
surface and mix by hand, if necessary.
7. Roll between two sheets of parchment
paper
paper, anchoring the bottom of the
sheets between your body and the work
surface and rolling in an upward
motion.
8. Allow the dough to chill for 20-30
minutes before cutting into shapes.
9. Once from the oven, place them on a
rack to cool
cool.
HOW TO STORE YOUR

SPECULAAS
These cookies are very sturdy and will

keep for at least a week in an airtight
container. They freeze well which makes
them a great choice if you are starting
your Christmas baking a bit early.
YIELD: 24 COOKIES
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SPECULOOS
COOKIES (A
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Bake up some perfectly crisp 'n' spicy

Speculoos Cookies using this classic
recipe. One bite and you'll be transported
to a wintery wonderland.
PREP TIME COOK TIME

45 minutes 14 minutes
TOTAL TIME
59 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup unsalted butter; room
temperature
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar;
packed
1 large egg; room temperature
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/3 cup sliced almonds (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using a stand mixer or hand held
mixer, cream the butter and sugar
together until the mixture
becomes lighter in colour.
2. Add egg to the butter/sugar and
mix in well.
3. Measure all dry ingredients into a
bowl and whisk slowly to
combine.
4. With the mixer on low speed,
gradually add dry ingredients. Let
them come slightly together then
turn out on a clean surface and
finish mixing by hand.
5. Cut two large lengths of
parchment paper and place
dough in between them.
6. Steady the end of the paper in
between your body and the
counter while you roll the dough
in an upward motion.
7. Roll dough out in an even fashion
until it reaches 1/4 inch thickness.
Chill for 20-30 minutes.
8. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Remove
dough from refrigerator and cut
into desired shapes. Place shapes
1 inch apart on a parchment lined
baking sheet. Press sliced
almonds on top, if using.
9. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove
and allow to cool on a baking
rack. Store in an airtight container
for up to 7 days or freeze.
NOTES
*The amount of baking soda may vary
with altitude. This recipe was developed
at a high altitude if you are near sea level
up the baking soda to 1/2 teaspoon.
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Heather says
November 22, 2019 at 4:56 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever tried a speculoos

cookie before. I’m definitely going to print
this and try it out!
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November 22, 2019 at 7:16 pm

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SPECULOOS COOKIES (CLASSIC

Bake up some perfectly crisp ‘n’ spicy

Have you ever had a Speculoos Cookie,

They have such a delicate crispness and

HELPFUL ITEMS FOR THIS

This post contains affiliate links. As an

4 Metal Cookie Cutter Set Wavy

Classic Windmill Shaped Cookie Cutter

Spekulatius Christmas Cookie Mold

Hi everyone! My name is Bernice and

CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR TOP 20

Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

We always spend Christmas Eve feasting

WHAT ARE SPECULOOS

Speculoos (or Speculaas) Cookies in their

Most commonly, these spices include

The other ingredients that go into this

They are made in a traditional way of first

Sometimes, the cookies can be decorated

You may have had this type of cookie from

Speculoos are mostly served unadorned,

WHERE ARE SPECULOOS

Speculoos, which are sometimes called

Served on St. Nicholas’ Day, these cookies

You don’t have to be a pastry chef to make

MODERN SPECULOOS COOKIES

These days Speculaas cookies are

Speculoos cookie butter or speculoos

BAKING TIPS FOR GREAT

1. Use room temperature unsalted

HOW TO STORE YOUR

These cookies are very sturdy and will

4.5 Stars (4 Reviews)

Bake up some perfectly crisp 'n' spicy

PREP TIME COOK TIME

Lurch Germany Classic Windmill

4 Metal Cookie Cutter

The Best Dessert What One Body

Put Salt in the The Best Comfort

Kim K Reveals There Kim Kardashian

FILED UNDER: COOKIES, HOLIDAYS

« Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)

I don’t think I’ve ever tried a speculoos

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