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There are many variations on the recipe for speculaas (this cookie has been around for centuries) but this is the version my family uses:
Speculaas<
aka Speculaturs, Speculataas
Traditional Danish Christmas cookie
Cream until well blended:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
Sift:
1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Beat together, then add:
2 Tbl. sour cream
1/2 cup broken nutmeats (pecans, almonds, walnuts as desired)
Form into rolls and refrigerate for 12 hours. Cut into thin slices. Bake on greased, floured tin at 375°F for about 12 minutes or until done.