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Irresistible Speculaas Gingerbread Cookies with Rum Glaze
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Deliciously spiced gingerbread cookies with a rich rum glaze, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup rum (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
  8. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and rum until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a stronger rum flavor, increase the amount of rum in the glaze.
  • These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.

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