Speculaas

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking powder, and salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. (7 minutes) Beat in the egg until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually stir in half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Add the remaining flour and the sliced almonds. Mix with a wooden spoon or knead gently with your hands until a smooth dough forms. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Divide the dough into four equal portions. Wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. If using a speculaas mold, chill the mold as well. (2 hours minimum)

Recipe View 2 hrs Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two large cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove one portion of the chilled dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough with your hands. If using a mold, lightly oil and flour the mold. Press the dough firmly into the mold, ensuring it fills all the details. Trim any excess dough from the edges of the mold with a knife. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Carefully transfer the molded cookies onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gather the dough trimmings, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Lightly flour the cookie mold before each use, but do not re-oil it unless necessary. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions. Once the cookie sheets are full, bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container to maintain their crispness. (30 minutes)