Ingredients
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2 tablespoons milk
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⅔ cup dark brown sugar
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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
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2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
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⅔ cup butter
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½ cup slivered almonds
Directions
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In a large bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in milk. Combine the flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the sugar and milk. Mix in 2 tablespoons of almonds and candied citron. Cut in the butter until it starts to form a dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover dough and chill for about 1 hour for easier handling.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust a wooden speculaas mold lightly with cornstarch. Firmly press the dough into the mold. Run a knife around the edges to trim off excess dough. Gently lift dough out of the mold or tap out onto a cookie sheet. Press remaining almond slivers into cookies to match the designs.
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Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the edges begin to darken. If your cookies are more than 1/2 inch thick, bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for up to 30 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks to crisp. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. The flavor will get better with age.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 97 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 11g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
| Calories 97 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 33mg | 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.
