Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Welcome to the 12 days of VLOGMAS! Day 6: Learn how to make Spekulatius cookies! Or rather, learn from my amateur attempt mistakes :D. I try making Spekulatius biscuits for the first time using a traditional "model" (mould) to shape the cookies, then compare those results to using a more contemporary silicone form. Which cookies will turn out better? And yes, of course I share the recipe I used, too!
*Link to similar silicone Spekulatius molds, like the ones used in this video: amzn.to/3PdGwGt
Of course I illustrate a cookie, too, because that's what I'm all about! And I share some of the fascinating history of Spekulatius / Springerle model. If you love Spekulatius, Speculoos, Speculaas, Dutch Windmill cookies... one cookie many names!... you might enjoy a tiny bit of info on the history of their moulds. More info and traditional mould copies can be found at the links below!
Make yourself a hot beverage, nestle up under your coziest blanket, and make sure to subscribe for 3 Vlogmas videos per week (Dec 1 - 24) to get you into the holiday mood!
Catch up on the full Vlogmas playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG0ORQhZsSkKlz7nmLRTRmte
Or start right at the front, day 1 of Vlogmas:
youtu.be/6vz1BfJ5Zlw
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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro & video overview
01:29 Spekulatius recipe
02:44 Time in the art studio, painting a food illustration
03:51 A very abridged history of Spekulatius model/moulds
08:40 Amateur baking try: making Speakulatius with a traditional and a silicone mould
17:19 Baking results & conclusion, which mould did I prefer as a beginner?
Recipe from:
springerle.com/rezepte_spekulatius.html
Info about Spekulatius loosely summarized from:
springerle.com/geschichte.html
Book referenced:
springerle.com/sortiment_DE/0901.html
Traditional mould replicas bought from:
springerle.com/shop_de/shop.html
*Silicone moulds similar to what I used:
amzn.to/3PdGwGt
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
Welcome to the 12 days of VLOGMAS! Day 6: Learn how to make Spekulatius cookies! Or rather, learn from my amateur attempt mistakes :D. I try making Spekulatius biscuits for the first time using a traditional "model" (mould) to shape the cookies, then compare those results to using a more contemporary silicone form. Which cookies will turn out better? And yes, of course I share the recipe I used, too!
*Link to similar silicone Spekulatius molds, like the ones used in this video: amzn.to/3PdGwGt
Of course I illustrate a cookie, too, because that's what I'm all about! And I share some of the fascinating history of Spekulatius / Springerle model. If you love Spekulatius, Speculoos, Speculaas, Dutch Windmill cookies... one cookie many names!... you might enjoy a tiny bit of info on the history of their moulds. More info and traditional mould copies can be found at the links below!
Make yourself a hot beverage, nestle up under your coziest blanket, and make sure to subscribe for 3 Vlogmas videos per week (Dec 1 - 24) to get you into the holiday mood!
Catch up on the full Vlogmas playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG0ORQhZsSkKlz7nmLRTRmte
Or start right at the front, day 1 of Vlogmas:
youtu.be/6vz1BfJ5Zlw
Please give this video a Thumbs Up and Subscribe to this channel if you enjoyed this Vlogmas video & would like to see more videos with an Illustration focus.
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro & video overview
01:29 Spekulatius recipe
02:44 Time in the art studio, painting a food illustration
03:51 A very abridged history of Spekulatius model/moulds
08:40 Amateur baking try: making Speakulatius with a traditional and a silicone mould
17:19 Baking results & conclusion, which mould did I prefer as a beginner?
Recipe from:
springerle.com/rezepte_spekulatius.html
Info about Spekulatius loosely summarized from:
springerle.com/geschichte.html
Book referenced:
springerle.com/sortiment_DE/0901.html
Traditional mould replicas bought from:
springerle.com/shop_de/shop.html
*Silicone moulds similar to what I used:
amzn.to/3PdGwGt
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
