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Classic Speculaas Cookies

Thin, ultra-crisp spiced biscuits with warm cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. A traditional Low Countries treat often stamped with festive motifs and the flavor base behind Biscoff.

Intermediate
2h 44m
36 servings
Classic Speculaas Cookies

Ingredients

  • 300g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 175g (6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g (1 cup packed) light brown sugar
  • 8g (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
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Method

  1. 1Cream butter and brown sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  2. 2Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until evenly aromatic.
  3. 3Add flour and mix on low until the mixture looks sandy with small clumps.
  4. 4Drizzle in the cold water and mix just until a cohesive dough forms. If still dry, knead by hand 10 to 15 seconds to bring it together.
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