Description
Biscoff Cookies are crunchy, caramel-flavored treats infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Featuring a deep caramelized taste and perfect crispness, these cookies pair wonderfully with coffee or tea and are made from simple pantry staples, easily adaptable for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan option)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses or golden syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough: Start by creaming the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is key to achieving the right texture. Then add the molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Mixing the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour), baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- Shaping the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls about one inch in diameter. Flatten each ball slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for baking expansion.
- Baking: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking, which can diminish the desired crunch.
- Cooling and Storing: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling is essential to firm up the cookies and achieve the perfect crunchy texture. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use softened butter, not melted, to control dough consistency perfectly.
- Mix ingredients just until combined to keep cookies tender yet crunchy.
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies that bake uniformly.
- Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn golden for best crunch and chew balance.
- Cool cookies fully before storing to avoid crumbling.
- Substitute molasses with golden syrup or dark corn syrup if needed, though molasses provides the closest authentic flavor.
- For gluten-free variation, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- To make vegan, use plant-based butter and a flaxseed egg substitute.
- Optional: add extra ginger or cardamom for a stronger spice profile, or drizzle melted dark chocolate for a decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Biscoff Cookies, caramel cookies, spiced cookies, crunchy cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan cookies, coffee snacks, caramelized cookies
