SPECULAAS COOKIES OR SPICY SINTERKLASS CAKES

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This traditional Dutch cookie recipe came with a mold I got 20 years ago. Speculaas is a corruption of the Latin speculum (mirror). The dough is pressed into carved molds that can be used for wall decorations. When turned out onto the cookie sheet, the picture appears as its mirror image, hence the name. In the Sinterklass season they are available in 2/3 cookie size to huge thick men and women up to 1 pound known as lovers. If molds are not available, roll dough to desired thickness and use gingerbread man cutter or other cutter shapes. They are great to make ahead around Christmas because they last a long time.

Provided by Harriet A. Schipper

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Dutch

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons milk
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
⅔ cup butter
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in milk. Combine the flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the sugar and milk. Mix in 2 tablespoons of almonds and candied citron. Cut in the butter until it starts to form a dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover dough and chill for about 1 hour for easier handling.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust a wooden speculaas mold lightly with cornstarch. Firmly press the dough into the mold. Run a knife around the edges to trim off excess dough. Gently lift dough out of the mold or tap out onto a cookie sheet. Press remaining almond slivers into cookies to match the designs.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the edges begin to darken. If your cookies are more than 1/2 inch thick, bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for up to 30 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks to crisp. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. The flavor will get better with age.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 56.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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James Lowbridge

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new holiday tradition in my family.

casimu kharawo

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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.

Jaxon Murray

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I've never made speculaas cookies before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.

Rukevwe Djeresa

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices. I always have a few tablespoons of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in my pantry.

Proficient Seun

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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and pretty.

M Muddassir

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These cookies are a great gift for friends and family. They're always a hit.

Aqsa Naseem

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I've tried a lot of speculaas cookie recipes, and this one is my favorite. The cookies are always perfect.

Rashi Ki jaan Adan

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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!

Tripoli care Free

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I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The other spices really balance it out.

md hujaifa

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I love that these cookies are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.

Truth Believer78

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These cookies are a great way to celebrate Sinterklaas. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Waleed Munir

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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The spices really shine through.

Lulu Thomas

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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I've already made them twice since I found the recipe.

Shakib Hasan

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I've been making speculaas cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best. The cookies are always crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.