Speculaas / Spekulatius Cookies with Vanilla Cream Filling ✪ MyGerman.Recipe

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Fold in chopped almonds until evenly distributed.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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