German Spekulatius
Delicious spiced cookies that add warmth and joy to the holiday season, perfect for sharing during festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about 5mm thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool and enjoy with cocoa or tea!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Consider using different cookie cutters for unique shapes.