Windmill cookies

Speculaas, St. Nicholas cookies, Windmill cookies — call them what you may, you MUST call them good. They're a spiced, shortbread biscuit. A...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Yields: Makes 4 to 6 dozen (depending upon size) A holiday tradition in Holland ("windmill cookies"), Belgium, Northern Germany, and Scandanavia. They can be printed with Springerle molds that are of a low and even depth, or rolled into Speculaas molds that have been prepared by oiling (or using non-stick spray) A famous cookie made from spices. It can be seen year-round but mainly around Christmas. "Speculaas" is a Dutch culinary specialty. It…

One of Will's pet names for me is "Dutchie" because my maiden name is Van Andel.

Mix butter, sugar and sour cream. Add dry ingredients. Mix well and form into rolls and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Slice 1/4 inch thickness or a little...

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One of Will's pet names for me is "Dutchie" because my maiden name is Van Andel.

Speculoos, also known as Speculaas or Dutch Windmill Cookies, are a holiday cookie that is traditionally made for the Feast of St. Nicholas in Europe.