Dutch Gevulde Speculaas / Dutch Speculaas Spice cookies

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture with less cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Mix the speculaas spice mix, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.

Divide the dough in half and roll out one half to fit a baking dish.

Spread the ground almonds evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the almond filling.

Trim any excess dough and press the edges to seal.

Score the top of the dough with a knife to create a decorative pattern.

Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the dough.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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