​Speculatius

Made for the Eve and the Feast of Saint Nicholas and the baking days for Christmas.

1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon soda
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
4.5 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add sour cream alternately with sifted dry ingredients. Stir in nuts. Knead the dough and shape into rolls. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll the dough very thin and cut into shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

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