Ingredients
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1 ½ cups brown sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 egg
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust two baking sheets with flour.
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Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together.
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Shape dough into cookies by hand or using cookie cutters; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not hard, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Cook's Notes:
I always flour my baking sheets rather than greasing them when baking; I personally think it has a much better quality. If you do not want to flour the baking sheet, you must grease it.
If you really want to have a lot of fun, purchase a speculaas plank, which is a wooden mold created especially for these cookies. Flour the mold and gently press the dough in. Flip the mold over the baking sheet and peel the cookie out. I am constantly praised and asked about my gorgeous, delicious cookies and frequently use them as Christmas gifts and treats when I've used the mold.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 163 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 163 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
