Dutch Speculations (Speckulaas) Recipe

Name: Dutch Speculations (Speckulaas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet butter; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 lemon; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp. powdered cloves; 1/8 tsp. powdered cardamom; 1 tbsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 4 cups all purpose flour, sifted; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 to 3 tbsp. milk,; as needed; 1/4 cup blanched chopped almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup sweet butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 lemon
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1/8 tsp. powdered cardamom
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
2 to 3 tbsp. milk,
as needed
1/4 cup blanched chopped almonds (optional)

1
Let butter soften slightly at room temperature.
2
Then cream with sugar until fluffy.
3
Add lemon rind and mix in eggs.
4
Beat in spices.
5
Resift flour with baking powder and stir into butter mixture.
6
Add milk as needed to make dough smooth.
7
Knead dough gently, adding almonds.
8
Chill 4 to 5 hours.
9
Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness and press patterns in with floured mold.
10
Cut cookies apart and place on lightly buttered baking sheets.
11
Leftover pieces of dough can be gathered together, rolled, chilled and reshaped.)
12
Bake in preheated 400 F. oven for 8 minutes.
13
Reduce heat to 325 F. and bake 25 minutes more, or until golden brown.
14
Visions of SugarPlums

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sweet butter, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 lemon, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Dutch Speculations (Speckulaas) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dutch Speculations (Speckulaas)

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