👨‍🍳 Инструкции

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and speculaas spice mix.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensure spices are evenly distributed.
2. 2

   Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Keep the butter cold for a crispier cookie.
3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk the egg and brown sugar together until well combined.

   ⏱️ 1 minute
4. 4

   Add the egg-sugar mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a stiff dough forms. Do not overmix.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: The dough will be quite firm.
5. 5

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

   ⏱️ 30 minutes
6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensure oven is fully preheated.
7. 7

   Roll small portions of the dough into balls about 1.5-2 cm in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.

8. 8

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. They should remain pale in the center.

   ⏱️ 15 minutes

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
9. 9

   Let the kruidnoten cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: They will continue to crisp up as they cool.