Speculaas Cookies or Spicy Sinterklass Cakes

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Spicy and Aromatic Speculaas Cookies for the Holiday Season
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Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons milk
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
153
Sugar
9g
Fat
8g
Speculaas cookies, also known as spicy Sinterklaas cakes, are a traditional Dutch holiday treat. These cookies are typically made with a combination of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, which give them their distinctive aroma and flavor. Mixed with almonds and candied citron, these cookies are perfectly sweetened and spiced to be enjoyed all winter long.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, salt, chopped slivered almonds, and citron. Set aside.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the milk and mix to combine.
4.Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until a dough forms. Knead the dough with your hands to create one large ball.
5.Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). Cut out your desired shapes using cookie cutters.
6.Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top of the cookies and press them lightly so they adhere to the dough.
7.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.

PROS

Spicy and aromatic, these cookies are perfect for the holiday season and pair well with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

The dough can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.

CONS

These cookies contain a fair amount of sugar and butter, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, the combination of spices in these cookies can have some health benefits.
Cloves have been linked to helping with digestion, cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels, and ginger may help reduce inflammation.

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