Gluten-Free Speculaas

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Gluten-Free Speculaas cookies, a modern twist on the classic Dutch spiced treat. Packed with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger, these cookies are an easy-to-make indulgence that everyone can enjoy. Made with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, this recipe ensures a perfectly crisp texture without compromising on flavor. The dough comes together effortlessly and is easy to shape into beautiful forms using cookie cutters or a traditional speculaas mold. Perfect for festive gatherings or as an everyday snack, these cookies bake up golden and fragrant in just 15 minutes. Serve them with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 25

Ingredients

• 250 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 150 grams Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Speculaas spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, cardamom, white pepper)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Milk (or dairy-free alternative)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and speculaas spice mix until well combined.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the milk (or dairy-free alternative). Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured (with gluten-free flour) surface and knead lightly until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of about 3-4mm. Use cookie cutters or a speculaas mold to cut the dough into desired shapes.

Step 7

Transfer the shaped dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2cm apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and enjoy your gluten-free speculaas cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	640.9 grams (640.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2709

Total Fat 132.90g	170%
Saturated Fat 79.30g	397%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 548mg	183%
Sodium 1818mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 379.50g	138%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 147.10g
Protein 14.00g	28%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 410mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 54.8%