• prep: 1 hr 5 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 1 hr 5 min

servings:

The pattern on these buttery, spiced speculaas cookies is created by placing a doily on top of the dough and then using a rolling pin to imprint the design in it. The thicker the doily, the clearer the imprint. For more details, see our step-by-step photos. The simple sugar glaze dries to a frosty finish.

• 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
• 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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