Belgian Christmas Cookies

Belgian Christmas Cookies, also known as Speculaas, are traditionally baked in Belgium during the Christmas season. They are often shaped into festive designs using wooden molds.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Belgian Christmas Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Belgian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the milk to form a dough.
6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log.
7. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.