Speculaas

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon, then add the lemon rind, nuts and biscuit crumbs and bind the ingredients together to make a stiff dough.

3. 3

   On a lightly floured working surface, roll out the dough to a depth of 3/8 inch then cut out the biscuits, using various cutters.

4. 4

   Place the biscuits on baking trays and cook them on the centre shelf of a moderate oven gas mark 4/350F/280C for 15 - 20 minutes until they are golden brown.

5. 5

   Transfer the biscuits to a wire tray to cool.

6. 6

   If liked, the biscuits can be decorated with glace icing and silver balls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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