SPECULAAS
Here is a recipe for the St. Nicholas Day treat (also called speculoos or Dutch windmill cookies) enjoyed in Belgium and the Netherlands. They are traditionally molded into the shape of windmills, but these crisp, almond-y spice cookies will turn out well if you roll out the dough and cut out any shape you like. This version is an adaptation of one found in Anita Chu's book, "Field Guide to Cookies: How to Identify and Bake Virtually Every Cookie Imaginable."
Provided by Laura Anderson
Categories brunch, dessert
Time 30m
Yield About 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using a food processor, finely grind the almonds with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Whisk together ground almonds with the rest of the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, add in the flour mixture and mix until just moistened and combined.
- Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least three hours, but preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line several cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies and place on sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and lightly golden around the edges. Cool sheets on wire racks for a couple minutes before transferring cookies directly onto wire racks with a spatula to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Denise Arguijo
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. The dough is a little sticky, but it's easy to work with. I used a cookie press to shape the cookies and they turned out beautifully.
Onyeka Elijah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, but these cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is very subtle and it complements the other spices perfectly.
Sadat
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of spices and the crunchy texture. I've already made them twice and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
Buke Maaso
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are exactly what I was looking for. They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Willston September
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive! I love the spicy flavor and the crunchy texture. I've already made them twice this holiday season and I'm sure I'll be making them again next year.
Cecil Jacobs
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect holiday treat and everyone who tries them loves them.
King Cliff
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. The dough is a little sticky, but it's easy to work with. I used a cookie press to shape the cookies and they turned out beautifully.
kaplize maschele
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, but these cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is very subtle and it complements the other spices perfectly.
Afzal Gill
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of spices and the crunchy texture. I've already made them twice and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
RUPALI RUPALI
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are exactly what I was looking for. They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Wahab Mughal
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive! I love the spicy flavor and the crunchy texture. I've already made them twice this holiday season and I'm sure I'll be making them again next year.
Michel Hare
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect holiday treat and everyone who tries them loves them.
Indaya Fowler
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. The dough is a little sticky, but it's easy to work with. I used a cookie press to shape the cookies and they turned out beautifully. I can't wait to try them wi
Will3521m
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I was hesitant to try these cookies. But I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is very subtle and it complements the other spices perfectly. These cookies are now one of my favorites!
Sohag Gain
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of spices and the crunchy texture. I've already made them twice and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
Sohan Molla
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive spices. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Llordee Abdallah
[email protected]These speculaas cookies are delicious! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a wonderful spicy flavor. I used a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and the flavor was perfect. I also added a little bit of orange