Thin, crispy, and very spicy, these cookies are ideal for enjoying with coffee or tea on a chilly winter day. The Dutch believe this, as they can't imagine this time of year without speculaas.

Also known as speculaas, or Dutch windmill cookies, these traditional biscuits are eaten in the Netherlands to celebrate St Nicholas' Feast. Part of the culinary secret lies in the special blend ...

While the black treacle doesn’t feature in traditional Dutch Speculaas ... to cakes, cookies, red cabbage, stews or gravy – and much else besides. Strictly speaking, these speculaas shouldn ...