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Spicy Speculaas (dough for cookies, roll, sandwich etc)

Spicy Speculaas (dough for cookies, roll, sandwich etc) is built on Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Ginger, and Cardamon. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven 350F

2. 2

   Mix in the sugar, lemon peel and spice.

3. 3

   Add beaten eggs and mix with a fork or knife until the dough is smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Let the dough rest in a cool place for at least 1 hour.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half and roll 1/2 about 1/8 inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut into rectangles to cover 12x15 inch baking sheets.

7. 7

   Roll out the filling into similar size rectangles 1/16 inch thinck, then place on top of the rolled and cut dough.

8. 8

   Roll out the other 1/2 dough and use to cover the filling.

9. 9

   Brush the top with egg yolk and water mix.

10. 10

    Cover with almonds etc. and brush with more egg yolk-water mixture.

11. 11

    Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until light brown.

12. 12

    When cool, cut into 1 1/2x3 inch slices.