Maple Speculaas
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to bring fall into the kitchen is with these maple speculaas cookies. There's something magical about combining pure Canadian maple syrup with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves that just makes your whole house smell incredible. What I love most is how quick they come together, ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, so they're perfect for those moments when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. The cinnamon in these cookies isn't just delicious either, it actually helps regulate blood sugar, making these a slightly smarter indulgence. These cookies have that perfect balance of crispy edges and tender centers, and honestly, they're so simple to make that even if you've never baked speculaas before, you'll nail them on the first try.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100pure canadian maple syrup
- 100unsalted butter
- 2egg
- 1vanilla extract
- 25ground cinnamon
- 15ground ginger
- 10ground cloves
- 5salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to mix well to distribute the spices evenly.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and butter until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for an easy creaming process.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for a smooth mixture.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies will become tough.
- 6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will help the dough to firm up and make it easier to shape.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness.
Tip: Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out desired shapes.
- 8
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Tip: The edges should be lightly golden brown.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of ice cream.
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