Dutch Speculaas Cookies (With Slivered Almonds On Top) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
250 g butter (8.8 oz)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 pinch salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
125 g slivered almonds (4.4 oz)
egg white (to glaze)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar together.
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well, until the dough forms a ball.
Place on a floured surface and roll out very thinly until it's about 3 mm (1/8th inch) thick.
Use cookie cutters to shape into desired forms
Brush the tops with lightly beaten egg white.
Decorate tops with slivered almonds.
Bake at 190 C (375 F) for about 12 minutes or until light golden brown.