I cannot resist trying a new Speculoos recipe. I am mildly obsessed with these crispy spice cookies! 😉 I love the spiced sugar sprinkle on this delicious version. They may be my new favorite!
This recipe was adapted from 177milkstreet.com, contributed by Erika Bruce. I modified the method and used a combination of molasses and light corn syrup instead of dark corn syrup. Next year I need to make a double batch!
Yield: about 60 2-inch square cookies
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 T granulated sugar
- 320 g (2 2/3 cups) cake flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground cloves
- 12 T (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, cool room temperature
- 218 g (1 cup) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1 1/2 T light corn syrup
- 1/2 T molasses
- Heat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle position. Line 4 baking sheets with kitchen parchment.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, coriander and allspice. Measure 1 teaspoon of the mixture into another small bowl, then whisk the white sugar into it and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, cloves and the remaining spice mixture.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar and salt on low until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase to medium-high and beat until fluffy and pale, about 5 minutes.
- With the mixer running, gradually add the corn syrup, molasses, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Using a silicone spatula, scrape the sides of the bowl, then mix for another 30 seconds.
- Reduce to low, add the flour mixture and mix until the ingredients just begin to form an evenly moistened dough, about 15 seconds.
- Dust the counter liberally with flour and scrape the dough onto it. Gently knead the dough, giving it 2 or 3 turns, until smooth; it should feel moist and supple but should not be sticky.
- Divide the dough in half; wrap 1 piece in plastic and set aside. With your hands, pat the second piece into a rough 8-by-6-inch rectangle.
- Using a well-floured rolling pin, or between layers of plastic wrap, roll the dough rectangle to an even 1/8-inch thickness. Wrap well and place in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. (I place the dough on a plastic cutting board to keep it flat.)
- With a 2-inch rectangular or round cookie cutter (ideally with a fluted edge), cut out cookies as close together as possible. Use an offset spatula to carefully transfer the cutouts to one of the prepared pieces of parchment paper, spacing them about 1/2-inch apart. (I used a square cookie cutter.)
- Gently pat the dough scraps together, then re-roll and cut out additional cookies; transfer the cutouts to parchment paper.
- If desired, use a slightly smaller cutter of the same shape to imprint a decorative border (do not cut all the way through the dough) and use a toothpick to poke a few holes in the centers. (I put 4 holes in the center of each square.)
- Sprinkle the cookies evenly with half of the spiced sugar, then freeze or refrigerate uncovered for 15 minutes. (I place the parchment paper on a plastic cutting board to put it in the freezer.)
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Place the first sheet of cookies in the oven. Bake until the cookies are firm and beginning to brown, 14 minutes, on convection, or up to 18 minutes in a standard oven, rotating once halfway through.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then use a wide metal spatula to transfer them to a wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies. Cool completely before serving.
thebrookcook 
All your cookies are super delicious. These are spicy delicious.
SO happy that you enjoyed them! ❤ xoxo