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Speculaas Cookies Recipe: Easy Traditional Dutch Spiced Cookies

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Traditional Dutch speculaas cookies are crisp, buttery spiced cookies with warm notes of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for holiday baking, they pair beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft, evenly combined dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters or traditional speculaas molds.
  8. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • This is an adapted speculaas-style recipe, not a verified transcription of the linked Allrecipes recipe.
  • Chilling the dough helps the cookies retain their shape and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
  • For a more traditional Dutch flavor, add a pinch of ground cardamom or white pepper.
  • Traditional wooden speculaas molds can be used to create decorative patterns.
  • For crispier cookies, roll the dough slightly thinner and bake until the edges are golden.
  • Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling and baking.
  • Serve with hot coffee, tea, or warm milk.

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