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Biscoff Cookies

Cultural Context

Originating from Belgium, Biscoff cookies, also known as Speculoos, are spiced shortcrust biscuits traditionally baked for St. Nicholas' feast. Their unique flavor comes from a blend of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, reflecting the region's baking heritage. Today, these cookies are enjoyed worldwide, often paired with coffee or used as a base for desserts like cheesecakes and ice creams.

BelgianBEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 is less processed.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is a common substitute for flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber.

1

Mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

2

Add nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and ground allspice to the dry ingredients.

3

In a mixer, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix well.

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6

Turn the dough out onto a counter and form it into a ball, then flatten it.

7

Wrap the dough in cling wrap and chill for a minimum of one hour.

8

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about a quarter of an inch thick.

9

Use cookie stamps to cut out shapes from the dough, imprinting the word 'Biscoff' on each cookie.

10

Transfer the cut cookies to a baking tray, ensuring they are not too soft to handle.

11

Roll out scraps of dough and cut out additional cookies as needed.

12

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) for fan-assisted baking.

13

Bake the cookies for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown, rotating trays if not using fan-assist.

14

Allow cookies to cool, noting they will crisp up as they cool.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsbaking sheetparchment paperwire rackwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheattree-nuts

Also Known As

SpeculoosLotus Cookies

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