Belgian Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Belgian Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), melted; Red colored sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
2 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), melted
Red colored sugar

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl.
2
Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until light.
3
Add egg and beat until fluffy.
4
Gradually add dry ingredients and beat just until combined.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Flatten each half into rectangle.
7
Wrap with plastic; chill 1 hour.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.
10
Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured work surface to 13 x 9-inch rectangle.
11
Trim edges to form 12x8-inch rectangle.
12
Cut into 24 4x1-inch rectangles.
13
Lightly press miniature cookie cutter into each rectangle to make imprints (do not cut through dough).
14
Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
15
Bake until edges begin to darken, about 8 minutes.
16
Transfer cookies to rack and cool.
17
Repeat with remaining dough piece.
18
Working with 1 cookie at a time, brush imprints with melted white chocolate.
19
Sprinkle colored sugar generously over chocolate.
20
Let stand until chocolate sets, about 2 hours.
21
Shake off excess colored sugar.
22
(Can be made ahead.
23
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.)

808

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Belgian Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Belgian Spice Cookies

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