Speculaas ⋆ Molded Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter; softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds