Speculoos (A Flemish Spice Cookie)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
Crispy and Spicy Speculoos Cookies Recipe
in Cookies

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
1 egg
flour , for rolling

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
129
Sugar
10g
Fat
6g
Speculoos is a classic Flemish spice cookie that is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium and often served during the Christmas holidays. It's known for its unique flavor, which comes from the addition of a combination of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The texture of Speculoos cookies is crispy, and it's perfect for dipping in coffee or tea. These cookies can be cut into different shapes, and it's a perfect gift for loved ones or to serve as a dessert.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for the spice mix.
2.In a large mixing bowl cream together butter and brown sugar until creamy.
3.Beat in egg until light and fluffy.
4.Gradually mix in dry ingredients spice mix in the butter mixture.
5.Shape the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
6.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
7.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes.
8.Transfer cookies to the prepared sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9.Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container once cooled to retain their crispness.

PROS

Speculoos cookies have a delicious spicy flavor with a crispy texture that makes it perfect as a snack or dessert to have with coffee or tea.

It can be used as a holiday gift or for cookie swaps.

The dough can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

CONS

Speculoos cookies are high in sugar and fat, consuming too much may cause weight gain, and it’s not suitable for you if you have a sugar addiction or diabetes.

It’s not vegan or gluten-free.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Speculoos cookies contain spices that have health benefits, especially ginger, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties which can help in reducing nausea and pain.
Cinnamon and clove are antioxidants that help in reducing the risk of diseases.

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