SPECULAAS COOKIE RECIPE: How to make the perfect speculoos cookies!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and retains some nutrients.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Get the butter out of the fridge to cream it in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

Add 1 cup dark brown sugar to the creamed butter and mix until lightened.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 3 tablespoons speculoos spice mix.

Alternately add the flour mixture and hot water to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and flatten it to chill faster.

Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.

Prepare the baking pan by spraying it and placing parchment paper on top.

Dust the speculoos mold with rice flour to prevent sticking.

Press the chilled dough into the mold, ensuring it fills the pattern completely.

Trim off excess dough from the mold for a clean shape.

Carefully remove the shaped cookies from the mold and place them on the baking sheet.

Chill the cookies in the fridge for 5 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, checking for a matte appearance and firmness in the center.

Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

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