Dutch Almond Cookies (Speculaas) Recipe

Name: Dutch Almond Cookies (Speculaas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups ground hazelnuts; 1 3/4 cups ground almonds; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar; 1 egg lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups self rising flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus additional, for sprinkling; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter diced, at room temperature; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

2 cups ground hazelnuts
1 3/4 cups ground almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar plus additional, for sprinkling
8 tablespoons unsalted butter diced, at room temperature
2 eggs

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2
For the filling, combine ground hazelnuts and almonds and sugars in a large bowl. Make a well in center and add egg and lemon juice. Mix to form a firm paste. Divide mixture in half. Roll each piece into a 10 inch-long log. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 mins.
3
Meanwhile, for the dough, sift flour and granulated sugar into a large bowl. Using fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 1 lightly beaten egg and mix to form a dough.
4
Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 mins. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to a 12-inch square. Cut in half to make 2 equal rectangles.
5
Lightly beat remaining egg. Brush over dough. Place an almond log on each piece and roll to enclose filling. Place logs seam-side down on prepared pan. Brush with remaining egg and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
6
Bake for 35 mins, until golden. Cool completely on pan on a wire rack. Cut diagonally into thick slices.

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups ground hazelnuts, 1 3/4 cups ground almonds, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Dutch Almond Cookies (Speculaas) 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.

Dutch Almond Cookies (Speculaas)

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