Speculaas

Step 1

Using a food processor, finely grind the almonds with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Whisk together ground almonds with the rest of the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until combined.

Step 3

With the mixer on low speed, add in the flour mixture and mix until just moistened and combined.

Step 4

Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least three hours, but preferably overnight.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line several cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies and place on sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and lightly golden around the edges. Cool sheets on wire racks for a couple minutes before transferring cookies directly onto wire racks with a spatula to finish cooling.