You can make your own Speculaas spice mix at home, too. ‘Tis the season
Here’s the recipe
Here’s the history of Speculaas. In Germany they are called Spekulatius
St.Nicholas Day is coming Friday December 6th.
These are Steenstra’s Almond St. Claus Windmill Cookies from Michigan. I bought them at Weiland’s Market in Clintonville. Columbus Ohio.
You can read about the St.Nicholas legend and the significance of each shape here
These cookies might be what the Grinch used to entice the baby out of the sad little stroller. Just saying. dc
Your theory might be correct
I can almost smell the spice.
It’s a wonderful scent.