Treacle Speculaas
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Treacle Speculaas is a spiced cookie made with butter, sugar, golden treacle and warming spices including cinnamon and nutmeg. The dough is studded with pecans or walnuts and comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation before baking for 25 minutes. This recipe suits anyone looking for a flavourful treat with traditional spice flavours.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 300 gsugar(granulated)
- 150 ggolden treacle(Golden in color and rich in flavor)
- 2eggs
- 50 gspice mix(ground, Dutch spiced mix with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg)
- 250 gflour(all-purpose)
- 25 gbaking powder(scoop)
- 10 gsalt
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gpecans or walnuts(chopped, Optional for added crunch)
- 150 mlwater(milk)
- 10 gbaking soda(scoop)
- 20 gcinnamon powder
- 10 gnutmeg powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for easier mixing.
- 3
Add the golden treacle, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the spice mix, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Tip: Use a whisk for a lighter texture.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon for a more rustic texture.
- 6
If using nuts, fold them into the dough.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
- 7
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5mm (1/4 inch). Cut into desired shapes.
Tip: Use a cookie cutter for a classic speculaas shape.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies, as they can burn quickly.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Allow the cookies to set before transferring them to a wire rack.
- 10
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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