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Spekulatius Kugeln

Spekulatius Kugeln
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Spekulatius Kugeln are traditional round spiced cookies bursting with classic holiday flavors such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom. Featuring a tender yet crispy texture, these buttery cookies are perfect for festive celebrations, gifting, and seasonal snacking. Easy to make with simple ingredients and adaptable for dietary preferences, they bring warmth and joy to every bite.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 125g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Optional Ingredients

  • 30g almond flour (optional, for added nuttiness and crispness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature to ensure even mixing and optimal dough texture. Measure spices accurately to balance flavors perfectly.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or hand whisk, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating the base for tender yet crispy cookies.
  3. Incorporate the Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blending well to enrich the dough’s flavor and binding properties.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom. If using almond flour, fold it in at this stage.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula or mixer on low speed, mixing until a smooth, firm dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Shape the Kugeln: Roll small portions of dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place them spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray to allow slight spreading during baking.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cookies feel firm to touch, taking care not to overbake.
  8. Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool fully, which helps achieve maximum crispness.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground spices for the most vibrant flavors.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to make rolling easier.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon to keep cookie sizes consistent for even baking.
  • Line your baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks to lock in their crisp texture.

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Keywords: Spekulatius Kugeln, spiced cookies, holiday cookies, German cookies, Christmas baking, spiced ball cookies, festive treats

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