Spekulatius (German Christmas Cookies)

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon anise
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 2 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/8 cup milk

1. Mix the spices in a small bowl.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the flour with the almonds, spice mixture, brown sugar, and baking powder, then add in the eggs.
3. Cut in the butter and gradually add in the milk. Keep kneading (with your hands) for approximately 3 to 5 minutes until a slightly sticky yet well mixed dough resembles. Wrap in foil and let rest for at least 30 minutes/preferably overnight in a cool, dark place.
4. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0 F. Roll the dough out with a pin on a slightly floured surface, about 1/2 centimeter thick, then cut out your cookies. You can optionally use stamps or ornaments to stamp them for that extra special look. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and assemble your cookies on it 2 to 3 centimeters apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until they can easily be lifted from the paper and are slightly browned on the surface.
5. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to three weeks. Enjoy!

cinnamon, cloves, anise, nutmeg, coriander, cardamom, wholewheat flour, ground almonds, brown sugar, baking powder, eggs, butter, milk

Taken from food52.com/recipes/39121-spekulatius-german-christmas-cookies (may not work)