Spekulatius, or Speculoos in English, is a thin crispy spice cookie made of seasoned shortcrust pastry in the form of figurative representations. The origin of the pastry is believed to have originated in Belgium and the Netherlands; but other regions such as the Lower Rhine or Westphalia also make some claims. In Dutch it is called Speculaas, in French as Spéculoos. The relief shape can … Continue reading Crispy German Spice Cookies, the Spekulatius