Belgian Speculoos Cookies with Warm Spices and Caramel Notes
These Belgian speculoos cookies feature warm spices and a caramel flavor, perfect for enjoying with tea. Ready in just 40 minutes.
Speculoos cookies are known for their distinctive flavor profile, combining warm spices and a slight caramel sweetness.
Why This Recipe Works
Spice Blend: The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves gives these cookies their signature flavor.
Butter Richness: Using softened butter ensures a rich, tender texture that complements the spices.
Baking Technique: Baking at the right temperature creates a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft.
Chef's Pro Tip: For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance the spices.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until well combined.
- 5
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, then flatten slightly.
- 7
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- 8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
7g
carbs
22g
fiber
1g
sodium
100mg
protein
2g
calories
150




