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Speculaas Spice Cookies (Vegan) recipe by Safe Plated

Speculaas Spice Cookies (Vegan)

Classic Dutch spiced cookies, perfect for the holidays. This vegan version retains the traditional flavors and crispy texture without any dairy.

25m prep + 12m cook24 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
120 cal|1g protein|18g carbs|5g fat|0.5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 300 g All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Speculaas spice mix
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 150 g Vegan butter, cold and cubed
  • 150 g Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-free milk

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, speculaas spice mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. 2Add the cold vegan butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. 6Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. 7Cut out cookies using cookie cutters of your choice.
  8. 8Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. 9Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. 10Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Substitutions

ButterVegan butter(avoids Dairy)

Replaces dairy butter to enrich and bind the dough.

MilkDairy-free milk(avoids Dairy)

Replaces dairy milk for binding and moisture.

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