Windmill Cookies
Windmill cookies (Speculaas) are traditional Dutch spiced cookies shaped like windmills, made with warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This halal-friendly version is perfect for tea time or as a festive treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp Speculaas spice mix
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup 150 g dark brown sugar
- ⅔ cup 150 g halal-certified butter, softened
- 3 tbsp lukewarm milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tsp halal vanilla extract optional, alcohol-free
- ¼ cup sliced almonds for topping, optional
- Speculaas Spice Mix DIY: 1.5 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cloves, ½ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cardamom, pinch of white pepper.
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in milk and optional vanilla extract.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture until dough forms.
- Wrap dough and chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough to ⅛ inch thick and cut into windmill shapes (or any).
- Place on lined baking sheet and press sliced almonds on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.