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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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