On the fifth day of Advent we baked Speculaas

Speculas are a traditional Dutch cookie made for St. Nick.

It's not as easy as you'd think.

I think it might have been easier had I bought the standard sized press. These make massive cookies.

After two years practice Brooke is getting pretty good at it. I think St. Nick is going to be happy.

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