Or during the holiday season, it might be the Aldi spekulatius cookies. These cookies are sold under the Aldi Winternacht private label, which includes a variety of holiday cookies, chocolates, and classic German treats such as stollen. In the German language, winternacht means “winter night.”
Gluten Free & Keto Speculoos i.e. Biscoff Cookies! Speculoos cookies are traditionally a wheat cookie, though with many versions incorporating almond flour (and slivered almonds) into the mix. To make them gluten free and keto, I found that super fine almond flour did a killer job (solo!).
German spekulatius is a spiced shortcrust biscuit (or cookie, if you’re in the United States) that is popular during the Christmas season. The name varies somewhat depending on what country it’s being served in, but these cookies are a favorite not just in Germany but also in France, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and also in Indonesia.
These keto speculoos cookies are dominantly cinnamon, with highlights of ginger and nutmeg (freshly ground preferably) and a touch of cardamom, white pepper and cloves. Though actual spice blends vary from recipe to recipe, with some family recipes also adding touches of anise and allspice.