Speculaas

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SPECULAAS

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Flour
1 c Butter
1 1/2 c Brown sugar
1 t Salt
4 ts Baking powder
1 t Cinnamon
1 pn Cloves
1 pn Nutmeg
1 pn Ginger
1 pn Black pepper
Milk
Blanched almonds (opt.) -- OR
Candied fruit peel (opt.)

Speculaas are a traditional Dutch biscuit or cookie
baked on St. Nicholas' Eve (Dec. 5).

PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F. Mix all ingredients but the
almonds and candied fruit peel together. Add milk
until it makes a stiff paste that can be rolled out.
Roll into sheets and then press blanched almonds and
chopped candied peel on top, if you desire. Cut into
rectangles roughly 2-by-4-inches and transfer to a
greased cooking sheet. Bake until light brown.



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