Small round shaped and crispy mini cookies. Made with speculaas spice mix.

Recipes To Celebrate Sinterklaas

If you’re looking for a delightful treat that embodies the warmth and spice of the holiday season, look no further than speculaasbrokken. These traditional Dutch cookies, known for their rich flavors and crunchy texture, are a beloved snack in many households. If you can’t buy them at the store like me, you can easily make them at home!

Speculaasbrokken are thick, spiced cookies that originate from the Netherlands. They are typically made with a blend of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, giving them a distinctive flavor profile. Unlike their thinner counterparts, speculaas cookies, brokken are chunkier and have a delightful crunch, making them perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite beverage.

Speculaas has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages in the Netherlands. Traditionally baked to celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day / Sinterklaas, these cookies were often shaped into intricate designs. Over time, the recipe evolved, leading to the creation of speculaasbrokken, which are enjoyed year-round. Their unique blend of spices and textures has made them a staple in Dutch culture and beyond.

Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Speculaasbrokken with step by step instructions!
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Dutch Spiced Cookie | Speculaasbrokken

Speculaasbrokken Ingredients

Homemade Speculaaskruiden

✿ 4 Tablespoons Cinnamon
✿ 2 Tablespoons Nutmeg
✿ 2 Tablespoons Ginger
✿ 2 Tablespoons Cardamom
✿ 2 Teaspoons Cloves

*Feel free to play with the spices and personalise it to your personal taste

✿ 300 Grams Flour
✿ 10 Grams Baking Powder
✿ 150 Grams Dark Brown Sugar
✿ 5 Teaspoons Speculaaskruiden / Dutch Spice Mix
✿ 125 Grams Cold Butter”
✿ Salt
✿ Egg
✿ Shaved Almonds

Speculaasbrokken INSTRUCTIONS | Click her for the recipe video

Add dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix to combine. Add the butter. Rub and knead the butter with the dry ingredients until crumbly.

Add milk in batches. Mix and knead until a dough forms
Wrap in plastic film. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or best overnight



Roll dough out Approx 0.5 - 0.8mm thick. Transfer to a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.

Optional: top with sliced almond.

Bake convection oven 350F | 30 Min.




Cool down completely
Break in desired sizes

Enjoy! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

TIPS & NOTES
✿ If you bake in a regular oven adjust time by adding 10 min.
✿ You can adjust the spices to your personal preferences.
✿ Baking time depends on how crunchy and or soft you want the cookies to be.

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