When it comes to superior snacks, the Dutch truly have it down, most especially when thinking of their delectable cookies. Sadly, outside of Holland or Dutch homes, most folks don’t know that much about Dutch cookies, so I made this yummy list of 10 Dutch cookie recipes for you to try.
Of course, stroopwafels are present, along with almond lace cookies and traditional pepernoten, so check it out and get ready to have some yummy new cookies to take to your next party!
1. Marzipan-Stuffed Cookie or Dutch Gevulde Koeken
Such tasty, filled cookies that are just like tiny pies packed with marzipan goodness. It’s easy to make them, and they boast a delicious sugar and lemon flavor that’s amazingly yummy.
Although their edges are crispy, these cookies are soft and fluffy inside; perhaps even a bit cake-like. They’re a real winner for marzipan lovers but definitely worth a try even if you aren’t already a fan of marzipan, as most people enjoy them.
2. Krakelingen: Sweet Dutch Pretzel Cookies
While krakelingen may seem tough to create, these sweet Dutch pretzel cookies are actually the simplest of the bunch. You’ll just need three things: water, sugar, and puff pastry dough. That’s all.
Simply roll the dough, add water, cut and shape, coat them in sugar, and bake. The full thing takes around 80 minutes, most of which involves keeping them chilled in the fridge, and the best part is even beginners will find these cookies difficult to botch.
3. Dutch Stroopwafels
It’s nearly certain you’ve already heard of stroopwafels. With their amazing reputation that really does precede them, almost anyone has heard of them, and with good reason.
Though you’ll need a waffle iron, they will demand some time to perfect, but they’re really worth it. They feature a thin and crispy texture with a gooey caramel filling that’s truly great to the last taste; you will end up wanting to lick any of it off of your fingers.
4. Arnhemse Meisjes
I don’t know what it is about Holland’s cooks, but they are truly masters of thin and crispy cookies.Just five components are needed to create these sugar-coated wafers, yet they yield a surprisingly intricate sweet and tangy flavor.You’ll start with puff pastry squares and then add lime zest, cardamom, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon.
It might just be those differing tastes that give these cookies their distinct flavor.Whichever it is, I truly enjoy them, and I know that you will too.
5. Pinda Koeken Repechage
These delicious and moist nutty cookies boast a fantastic taste along with a unique look. With only seven components, they also happen to be quite easy to make.
Like the honey spice cookies from before, you’ll have to make its dough one day in advance, but besides that, these treats are fairly simple and will not take long to prep and bake. Even better, your kitchen probably already has all the necessary ingredients: light brown sugar, butter, flour, sugar, an egg, salt, and unsalted peanuts.
6. Traditional Dutch Pepernoten
Although their look may strike you as a little odd, these authentic Dutch cookies actually taste wonderful. They deliver a soft, chewy texture with a flavor that boasts touches of spice mix, ground aniseed, Dutch pancake syrup, and honey.
While both are similar, these actually have a less intense taste than the TaaiTaai I mentioned previously.
7. TaaiTaai: Traditional Dutch Holiday Chewy Honey Spice Cookie
These lovely cookies from Holland feature as traditional treats in German and Dutch holiday events. Although deliciously thin as well, their soft and chewy feel actually sets them apart from the majority of crunchy cookies that make up this list.
While these sweet goodies do have quite a few components, they really aren’t tricky to make. You will, however, need to make that dough one day ahead, so do not delay until the last second.
Their dark, sweet taste merges molasses, honey, brown sugar, licorice, and ground anise all into a single yummy treat.
8. Dutch Speculaas Cookies
As cookie companies often place them in holiday cookie tins, lots of folks know what speculaas are.
The mild, spiced flavor and crispy texture continue to deliver, regardless of whether you use a pretty rolling pin to make them incredibly gorgeous like those in the recipe or not. Still, if you are already making these, why not go that extra length and apply a decorative rolling pin to make them appear just as impressive as their taste?
Even at their best, though, many people won’t get to admire them long enough, anyway.
9. Kue Kastengel (Dutch-Indonesian Cheese Tarts)
The ideal combination of sweet and savory can be found in these Dutch cheese tarts.If you enjoy a touch of rich cheesiness in your desserts, then try out these.Making them will take around 40 minutes, and you will end up with anywhere from 40 to 45 cheese tarts in that time, which is a great deal.
These taste best when using Edam, but you can use gouda or parmesan instead if you are having trouble finding it.Either way, you will be left with a treat that’s supremely cheesy with a touch of sweetness that everyone is sure to appreciate.
10. Kletskoppen: Dutch Almond Lace Cookies / Florentines
Do not feel bad if you can’t pronounce ‘kletskoppen’. Just go ahead and call these Florentines or Dutch almond lace cookies instead; whichever term you use, people from Holland will know just what you’re on about.
These cookies offer a fabulous experience, delivering an incredibly crispy and thin bite nearly like chips, although they are all cookie with their caramel and cinnamon taste that has hints of nuttiness and sweetness. When you want a dose of crunch from your sweets, you won’t be able to compare anything else.