This is one item I should have posted long ago as it is a staple of every day spent in Belge and everyday after a trip there as long as supplies last. On my latest trip I brought home 4 kg of these tasty little cookies.
Spekuloos is similar to gingerbread in flavour, although there are some subtle distinct undertones that truly make it unique. I find the Belgian version by cookie manufacturer Lotus to be very different from Dutch versions available here in Canada. Lotus makes its Spekuloos with a more well rounded flavour and richer texture. Spekuloos is great alone, but best dipped in a nice strong cup of coffee or for children or those less advanced in taste, in cold milk.
7 comments:
I love spekuloos. Never had the Belgian variety though.
looks yummy - however - my experience says that almost every cookie dipped in coffee or milk is better than the cookie alone.
anywhere in calgary you can find these lil fellas?
I havn't found the real deal Lotus brand Spekuloos, only the Dutch version which is a different taste experience.
check this out:
http://www.biscoff.com/gourmet/shop
http://www.lotusbakeries.com/FrontOffice/Contact/Contact.aspx?CountryID=38&CategoryID=2&MarketCountryID=38
FYI--The Belgian chocolaterie on 8th Ave SW next to the Uptown is bringing in Belgian spekuloos
nothing beats the kind Oma used to make!
it's speculaas!
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