My Favorite Dutch Speculaas

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12
My Favorite Dutch Speculaas recipe for your tea time
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups flour
slivered almonds , how ever many you want , I usually put 1/2 cup to 1 cup ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
473
Sugar
44g
Fat
22g
Speculaas is a typical Dutch treat that is famous for its spiced aroma and flavor. The dessert is often enjoyed during the winter holidays, but it has become a year-round favorite in many homes. This recipe is for the thick and cake-like variety of Dutch Speculaas. Mixers or food processors are best for mixing. It's simple, it's a hands-on recipe that will make you feel like a master baker, and it'll be a total hit with your friends and family

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Beat the margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt together until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract and beat again. Sift in flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, clove, and baking soda. Mix until blended.
3.Pat dough into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
4.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

PROS

This recipe yields a classic Speculaas recipe that is incredibly easy to make.
The spices in this recipe give it a warm, earthy flavor.

It is a perfect recipe for anyone who loves rich, spice-infused desserts.

CONS

This dessert packs a lot of sugar and calories.
It might lead to weight gain if not enjoyed in moderation.

Also, the recipe contains margarine, which is unhealthy and has lots of synthetic fats and chemicals that can lead to heart disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe does not offer any significant health benefits. However, some of the spices in the recipe have been linked to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Such as ginger, cinnamon and clove. They may aid in soothing sore muscles, slowing down cellular aging, and supporting the immune system.

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