Speculos Cookies
8 servings
180 minutes
Speculoos cookies are a traditional Dutch treat that originated in medieval Europe. Their rich aroma of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger immerses you in the cozy atmosphere of winter evenings. These thin, crispy cookies are traditionally associated with St. Nicholas Day and are given to children in the lead-up to Christmas. Cane sugar adds caramel notes while vanilla sugar provides a delicate aftertaste. Speculoos pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea and serves as a wonderful complement to desserts like ice cream or mousses. They can be stored for long periods and remain fragrant and crispy. It's more than just a cookie—it's an immersion into the warm traditions and culinary heritage of the Netherlands.
1
Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, white pepper, cardamom, and ginger.
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground white pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
2
Mix the spices with flour and baking soda.
- Wheat flour: 450 g
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
3
Beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla sugar.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 200 g
- Brown sugar: 250 g
- Vanilla sugar: 20 g
4
Add butter and mix until smooth.
- Butter: 220 g
5
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough is smooth.
- Wheat flour: 450 g
6
The dough will be quite sticky. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
7
Take out the dough, roll it out and shape the cookies (cut using molds). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cookies on it. Put in the refrigerator (or a cool place) for an hour.
8
Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 12 minutes.
9
The finished cookies will be slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.