Name: Dutch windmill cookies (speculaas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup almond flour; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 egg, room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dutch windmill cookies (speculaas)

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These crispy, crunchy Dutch windmill cookies are filled with warm spices and notes of almond and caramel. They’re a classic Christmas cookie!

Author: Indi Hampton
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 20 cookies
Category: Cookies
Method: Mixer
Cuisine: Dutch

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Whisk together flour, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Shape dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into shapes, and transfer to prepared pans. Alternatively, lightly flour a springerle mold or cookie stamp and press it firmly into the dough. Cut around the design with a knife and transfer to prepared pans.
Chill unbaked cookies in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.
Bake for 24- 26 minutes until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 142
Sugar: 9.7g
Sodium: 53mg
Fat: 7.1g
Saturated Fat: 3.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2.3g
Cholesterol: 22mg

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