Speculoos Biscuits (Belgian Spiced Cookies)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Speculoos Biscuits (Belgian Spiced Cookies)

Thin, crunchy biscuits with a deep caramelized brown-sugar flavor and warm cinnamon and clove. This version is rolled and cut, so you do not need a mold. Makes 36 cookies in about 1 hr 37 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 1 hr 37 min

Yield 36 cookies

Ingredients

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¾ cup (170 g)unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g)dark brown sugar
2 ½ tbsp (40 ml)water
2 ¾ cups (340 g)all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 g)baking soda
2 ½ tsp (6 g)ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1 g)ground cloves
¼ tsp (2 g)salt

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Instructions

Beat the butter and brown sugar 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Beat in the water.
Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low until a thick, evenly colored dough forms.
Divide the dough in two, flatten into discs, wrap and chill at least 1 hour, or overnight, until firm.
Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
Roll one disc on a lightly floured surface to 3 mm (1/8 inch). Cut into rectangles or shapes with a knife or cutter and place 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the sheets. Re-roll scraps once.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are deep golden. They crisp as they cool.
Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

Tips

Roll thin and even for a snap rather than a chewy cookie.
For the deepest flavor, use dark brown sugar or Belgian cassonade.
Flour a mold well if you press the dough into one, and chill the dough first.
Do not taste the raw dough; it contains uncooked flour.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make speculoos biscuits (belgian spiced cookies)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 36 cookies.

How should I store speculoos biscuits (belgian spiced cookies)?

Store in an airtight tin at room temperature up to 2 weeks; freeze the dough up to 3 months.

Can I make speculoos biscuits (belgian spiced cookies) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

A thin, crisp spiced biscuit from Belgium, traditionally flavored with dark brown sugar and cinnamon and pressed in carved wooden molds for St. Nicholas Day. Serve it with coffee or hot tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 36 servings this recipe makes.

90 Calories / serving

3.9g Fat

12.8g Carbs

1.0g Protein

5.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (36 servings): ~3240 cal · 140g fat · 461g carbs · 36g protein · 194g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.