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 Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       c            Flour
    1       c            Butter
    1 1/2   c            Brown sugar
    1       t            Salt
    4       ts           Baking powder
    1       t            Cinnamon
    1       pn           Cloves
    1       pn           Nutmeg
    1       pn           Ginger
    1       pn           Black pepper
                         Milk
                         Blanched almonds (opt.) -- OR
                         Candied fruit peel (opt.)
 
   Speculaas are a traditional Dutch biscuit or cookie
   baked on St. Nicholas' Eve (Dec. 5).
   
   PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F. Mix all ingredients but the
   almonds and candied fruit peel together. Add milk
   until it makes a stiff paste that can be rolled out.
   Roll into sheets and then press blanched almonds and
   chopped candied peel on top, if you desire. Cut into
   rectangles roughly 2-by-4-inches and transfer to a
   greased cooking sheet. Bake until light brown.
  
 
 
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