Best 2 Dutch Pepernoten Recipes
Dutch pepernoten are a traditional Dutch treat, often enjoyed around the holiday season. They are small, round cookies that are flavored with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Pepernoten have a chewy texture and a slightly crispy exterior, and they are often coated in powdered sugar or chocolate sprinkles. This article will provide you with some fantastic recipes for making Dutch pepernoten, so you can enjoy this delicious treat in your own home.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
DUTCH PEPERNOTEN
A traditional Dutch treat popular in December.
Provided by Peggy McCormack
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Dutch
Time 40m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, anise seed, and ginger; mix well. Stir in flour and milk; mix until dough is thoroughly combined.
- Roll dough into approximately 50 marble-size balls; place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
DUTCH PEPERNOTEN
Taken from a little community cookbook "Cooking on Clogs" that has some great family recipes compiled by Dutch ladies especially for when they pined for typical Dutch recipes and treats that were not available to them shop-bought when they emmigrated to other countries. These should be little tiny balls... about the size of the top joint of your little finger.. and when cooled you mix them with sweets (candy) that is hard and very sugary and THIS mix is what Sint Nicolas's helpers Zwarte Piet(s) throw at children when they make their "surprise" visit to families with the Big Red Book on the 5th of December. NOTE: If you have access to commercially mixed Speculaas kruiden (spices) then you could use 2 3/4 teaspoons of that instead of the individual spices listed. ZWT REGION: The Netherlands.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 50 pepernoten
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream the butter and sugar, then add spice mix (or spices).
- Add the flour and milk and make very very small marble sized balls.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes at 160 C (320 F) until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your pepernoten will taste. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Pepernoten are a delicate cookie, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients, unless you know what you're doing.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the pepernoten tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the pepernoten hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the pepernoten at a low temperature: Pepernoten should be baked at a low temperature (300 degrees Fahrenheit) for a long time (about 20 minutes). This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Let the pepernoten cool completely before storing them: Pepernoten are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Pepernoten are a delicious and festive Dutch cookie that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make your own pepernoten at home and enjoy this traditional Dutch treat.
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