Dutch Cookies

Speculaas are spiced cookies mainly made in Belgium and the Netherlands, although they are also popular in Germany (Rhineland and Westphalia), Luxembourg and northern France. With an intense fragrance of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, the c... READ MORE

These delicious Dutch cookies consist of a very thin layer of syrup, sugar, butter, and cinnamon that is sandwiched between two thin wafers. Stroopwafels were invented in the late 18th century in the city of Gouda, and many sources give credit to ... READ MORE

Kruidnoten are popular Dutch cookies consisting of flour, sugar, butter, and milk. They are heavily spiced with a variety of ingredients such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, white pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. The cookies are traditionally baked in a... READ MORE

Gevulde koek is a popular Dutch cookie with a tender, crumbly texture and a buttery flavor. The name of this tasty treat means filled cookie, referring to the fact that it is filled with a sweet, moist almond paste. The cookies can be fou... READ MORE

Pepernoten are traditional Dutch cookies that are closely associated with the Sinterklaas holiday. The cookies are usually prepared in the shape of squares and consist of flour, milk, butter, sugar, anise seed, cinnamon, and cloves. Pepernoten are... READ MORE

Bitterkoekjes are traditional Dutch almond cookies with a flavor that is reminiscent of the Italian amaretti, although bitterkoekjes have a chewier interior. The cookies consist of almond paste, sugar, and eggs, similar to macaronsREAD MORE

Krakeling is a Dutch variety of a sweet kringle, which is itself a variety of a pretzel due to its shape. It is typically topped with sugar or cinnamon. When made in a larger shape, krakeling is traditionally consumed with coffee at funerals and c... READ MORE

Taai-taai is a popular Dutch cookie with a hard, chewy texture. It consists of flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs. The cookies are traditionally flavored with aniseed and honey. These treats are especially popular during the festive Sinterklaas... READ MORE

Kletskop is a traditional cookie consisting of flour, butter, sugar, salt, and either almonds or peanuts. The cookies are usually flavored with cinnamon and have a delicate, crispy texture. It is recommended to serve kletskoppen with a cup of tea ... READ MORE

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, bokkepootjes are traditional Dutch cookies consisting of a light meringue that is dipped in chocolate. The meringue is filled with butter cream or other ingredients such as almond paste or apricot jam... READ MORE

Kaasstengel is a savory cookie that is popular throughout the Netherlands and Indonesia. It consists of flour, margarine, baking powder, egg yolks, and Dutch cheeses such as Edam or Gouda. Cream, powdered milk, or cornstarch are sometimes added to... READ MORE

Jan Hagel are traditional Dutch cookies that are a part of the Feast of St. Nicholas and the Christmas tradition in the Netherlands. They consist of a flaky, buttery shortbread crust, a variety of crunchy nuts such as almonds or walnuts, and cryst... READ MORE

Jodenkoeken or Jewish cookies are large, round, and flat shortbread cookies dating back to the 17th century. These cookies have a sandy texture and a wonderful buttery flavor. They consist of flour, salt, cinnamon, sugar, milk, and butter... READ MORE

Arnhemse meisjes (lit. girls from Arnhem) are traditional Dutch cookies originating from the city of Arnhem. These crispy and buttery cookies are made with butter, flour, yeast, salt, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. The dough is pressed into ova... READ MORE

Fryske dúmkes are a popular wintertime treat in the Netherlands. These cookies are a specialty of the province of Friesland, hence the name that can be translated as Frisian thumbs. They consist of flour, milk, salt, sugar, butter,... READ MORE

Kniepertjes are a traditional Dutch treat popular in the northeastern provinces of the Netherlands, particulary Drenthe, during the holiday season. These thin, crispy, wafer-like cookies are made from a simple batter of flour, butter, sugar, and e... READ MORE

These traditional Dutch cookies hail from the small town of Weesp, hence the name. They are made with a combination of almond paste, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. The dough is shaped into a log which is freezed and then cut into chunks before being... READ MORE

Ijzerkoekjes are creamy, oval-shaped Dutch cookies with an intense cinnamon flavor. They originate from Vlaardingen near Rotterdam, where they were traditionally consumed by fishermen from the area who used to bring the cookies on fishing trips. T... READ MORE