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Traditional Dutch Speculaas Cookies

Traditional Dutch Speculaas Cookies prepared dish

These traditional dutch speculaas cookies are spiced with a blend of warm flavors, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with coffee or tea for a comforting experience.

This recipe is snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ground ginger, ground cinnamon, butter, ground nutmeg.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each ball slightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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