Best Jan Hagel Cookies Dutch Holiday Recipes

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DUTCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES (JAN HAGEL COOKIES)



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These Dutch Christmas cookies with their hint of cinnamon, almond slivers, and sugary crunch are great for the holidays-or, in fact, anytime.

Provided by Karin Engelbrecht

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups/200 g all-purpose flour
1 cup/190 g granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup/230 g unsalted butter (cold)
1 egg (beaten)
Garnish: Almond slivers

Steps:

  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 76 mg, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 1 batch (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 3 g

JAN HAGEL COOKIES (DUTCH HOLIDAY)



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My parents came from the Netherlands to the US in the late 50's. I grew up with Dutch food which is very peasant, but the pastries and cookies are something else. My mother always made these at Christmas time. They are very simple and have a delightful spice flavor.

Provided by Tina Watt

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, room temperature
1 c white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 egg white
1 pinch salt
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c sliced almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • 2. Cream shortening, add, sugar, egg yolk, cream well.
  • 3. Add vanilla.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients gradually.
  • 5. Knead dough a bit and then divide into two equal portions.
  • 6. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • 7. Using your hands, spread the dough into an even layer on the sheets. (I use a rolling pin at the end to smooth it out.)
  • 8. Brush with egg white diluted with a little water. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • 9. Bake 20 minutes, 30 for thicker cookies. Cut on diagonal to create diamond shaped cookies within minutes of removing from oven.

SPECULAAS COOKIES



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A delicious, traditional Dutch holiday cookie that tastes similar to gingerbread. Simple, quick, wonderful! As we Dutchies say, 'eet smakelijk!'

Provided by xcgrl604

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust 2 baking sheets with flour.
  • Combine brown sugar and butter together in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together.
  • Shape dough into cookies by hand or using cookie cutters. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not hard, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

JAN HAGEL-DUTCH ALMOND COOKIE



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The recipe came from my husband's grandma, or Beppe. She knew they were my favourite, so every time we went to their house, she would make sure that she had some on hand and then send some home with me! I am lucky in that she shared her recipe with me, too. They are remarkably quick to make and to disappear.

Provided by Shelley P.S.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24-36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Separate the egg and set it aside.
  • Beat the butter and the single cup of sugar together until fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolk and almond extract and blend thoroughly.
  • Stir in the flour. It will become crumbly.
  • Sprinkle evenly into a 10x15 inch pan or cookie sheet, then gently press into the pan to spread it and flatten it.
  • Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the dough, pressing lightly.
  • Beat the egg while until foamy. Spread it over the almonds( yes it is messy).
  • Combine the single tablespoon of sugar with the cinnamon, and sprinkle it as evenly as possible over all.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until light golden.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, cut into squares. Remove from pan onto wire racks to cool completely. Keeps well in a tin or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.2

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