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Speculoos Cookies

Cultural Context

Originating in Belgium, Speculoos cookies are traditionally baked for St. Nicholas' feast in early December. These spiced cookies, often shaped into figures, celebrate the warmth of the holiday season. Today, they have gained international fame, especially as a beloved coffee accompaniment and in various dessert forms, such as ice cream and spreads.

BelgianBEdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon anise
1½ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 ½ teaspoons spice blend
½ cup butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup sugar
1 egg
20 cookies crushed
⅛ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup butter

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

1

In a small bowl, combine spices and mix until evenly distributed.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and spice blend. Mix until blended.

3

Add butter, sugar, brown sugar, and egg to the blended mix. Combine until well mixed and dough forms.

4

Remove dough from bowl and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-6 hours.

5

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ⅛ - ¼-inch thickness.

6

Cut the dough into desired cookie shape.

7

Optional: Use speculaas style cookie molds to shape cookies.

8

Place cookies on parchment covered baking tray and bake at 350°F/175°C for 12-14 minutes.

9

In a food processor, combine cookies, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and butter.

10

Blend until peanut butter texture forms.

Cooking Techniques

creamingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfood processorplastic wrapbaking trayparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

SpeculaasBiscoff

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