Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies Or Windmill Cookies) Recipe

Name: Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies Or Windmill Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups butter (room temp); 1 egg; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter (room temp)
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Add egg.
2
Add remaining ingredients and stir to form a stiff dough.
3
If making the cookies without a mold, roll the dough into cylinders that are the diameter of your desired cookies.*
4
Freeze for at least 20-30 minutes.
5
Slice the chilled dough into thin (~1/4 inch) rounds and place on a cookie sheet. Cookies will spread a little bit upon baking.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
7
*Also chill dough before pressing into molds or using cookie cutters.

1451

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups butter (room temp), 1 egg, 3 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies Or Windmill 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.

Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies Or Windmill Cookies)

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