Best Belgian Iron Cookies Recipes

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HOMEMADE BISCOFF (BELGIAN SPECULOOS COOKIES) RECIPE



Homemade Biscoff (Belgian Speculoos Cookies) Recipe image

These crispy cookies are rich and aromatic thanks to the floral character of Ceylon cinnamon and the deeply caramelized sweetness of well toasted Belgian-style brown sugar.

Provided by Stella Parks

Categories     Dessert     Snack     Cookies     Pastry

Time 55m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 1/4 ounces light brown candi sugar, such as Brewer's Best, or deeply toasted sugar (about 2/3 cup, firmly packed; 150g)
3 ounces unsalted butter, soft but cool, about 70°F (6 tablespoons; 85g)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda (4.75g)
3/4 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon (1.5g)
1/2 teaspoon kinako (roasted soybean flour; 1g), such as Shirakiku, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg (0.25g)
Shy 1/8 teaspoon (0.35g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
Shy 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (0.15g)
1/16 teaspoon ground cardamom (0.10g)
1/16 teaspoon ground anise (0.10g)
1/2 ounce tap water (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)
5 1/2 ounces ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups; 155g)

Steps:

  • While creaming on medium speed, slowly splash in the water a little at a time. Once it disappears into the fluffy butter/sugar mix, reduce speed to low and add the flour all at once. Continue mixing until the dough begins to gather around the paddle.
  • Turn the dough onto a clean surface, and knead gently to form a ball. Pat into a rectangular shape, then dust with flour, above and below. Roll to a thickness of 3/16-inch, using a ruler for guidance. Slide an offset spatula beneath the dough to loosen, and brush away the excess flour.
  • With a fluted pastry wheel, cut the dough into 3/4-inch strips, then cut crossways to form 2-inch rectangles. With the offset spatula, transfer the cutouts and scraps to a parchment-lined half sheet pan, leaving an inch between each piece to account for spread.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown, about 16 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through if needed to ensure even browning. Cool to room temperature directly on the baking sheet; the cookies will not crisp until fully cool. Enjoy with coffee, and store leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 month at room temperature; the scraps can be ground to use for crumbs and frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 39 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize Makes thirty-two 1 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch cookies, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRENCH COOKIES (BELGI GALETTES)



French Cookies (Belgi Galettes) image

French cookies are a Christmas tradition in SE Kansas. You need a galette or pizzelle iron to make this old family recipe.

Provided by KsCrew

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 16m

Yield 144

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds dark brown sugar
1 pound butter
7 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar and butter until smooth and creamy; then add eggs and vanilla, and beat well. Gradually stir in flour. Set bowl over a hot water bath, and stir to blend ingredients. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the galette iron.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place in the galette iron. Close the iron, and cook the cookies. This should take about 30 seconds in an electric galette iron, or 2 to 4 minutes in a handheld iron over a medium flame. Carefully remove cookies and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 23.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BELGIAN LUKKEN WAFFLE COOKIES



Belgian Lukken waffle cookies image

This recipe is for Belgian Lukken cookies made in a Lukken iron (Lukijyer). You can also use an Italian Pizzelle maker which may be easier to find.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 130 waffle cookies, 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 lb butter
2 lbs flour
1 lb brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 ounces whiskey (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients together in a large bowl to form a dough.
  • Roll into balls and place into the Lukken iron (Lukijyer) or Pizzelle iron until golden brown.

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