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Speculaas 02

Speculaas 02 is a cookies recipe made with All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, and White Pepper. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 3/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/4 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Grease 2 large baking sheets.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, salt and pepper; set aside.

4. 4

   Add lemon zest and eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition.

6. 6

   Turn dough onto a well floured surface and form into a ball.

7. 7

   Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

8. 8

   To roll out the cookies, work with half the dough at a time.

9. 9

   On a floured surface, roll one half of dough out into an 18x7 inch rectangle 1/4 inch thick.

10. 10

    Cut into 2x3 1/2 inch rectangles or using a cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes. arrange cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

11. 11

    If desired, brush tops with egg glaze.

12. 12

    Bake until golden brown, 6-12 minutes depending on the thickness and size of the cookie.

13. 13

    Cool on racks.

14. 14

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

15. 15

    Can be frozen for longer storage.

16. 16

    Variation: Add 3/4 cup finely ground almonds to the flour mixture.