Dutch Almond Cookies

Name: Dutch Almond Cookies
Yield: Makes about 90 cookies
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole blanched almonds; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation info

Makes about
90
cookies

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cookies Unlimited

By Nick Malgieri

Published 2000

About

This is a version of the popular Dutch cookie called Janhagel—one of these arrives on the saucer when you order a cup of coffee in Holland. This easy-to-prepare recipe makes a lot of cookies, but they may be baked over several days.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon

Europe
Netherlands
Italy
Dessert
Mediterranean
Cookies
Vegetarian

Method

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir well to mix.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and water. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the almonds.
Pour the