SPECULAAS (DUTCH SPICE COOKIES OR WINDMILL COOKIES)

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Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies or Windmill Cookies) image

Traditionally, these cookies are pressed into wooden windmill molds. But they're delicious in any shape!

Provided by Erin K. Brown

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 60-80 cookies, 60-80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter (room temp)
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Add egg.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to form a stiff dough.
  • If making the cookies without a mold, roll the dough into cylinders that are the diameter of your desired cookies.*
  • Freeze for at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Slice the chilled dough into thin (~1/4 inch) rounds and place on a cookie sheet. Cookies will spread a little bit upon baking.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  • *Also chill dough before pressing into molds or using cookie cutters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 0.9

The most annoying girl In the world
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These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too sweet for me. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


K K
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The cookies were too dry. I think I overbaked them.


Stephen Duncan Connachan
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These cookies are a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Valeria Noriega
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.


Igedu Amenawon
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices. They're also a delicious and festive treat.


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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious and have a unique flavor.


LITTLE RAZA
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and flavorful.


Miriam Velasco
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The cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They're the perfect holiday treat.


King Hotak
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Drops Drops
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These cookies were absolutely delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced and the cookies had a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!