Jan Hagel Cookies - Dutch Shortbread Cookies
Jan Hagel Cookies are traditional Dutch cookies that date back to the 17th century. These are especially popular in the Netherlands during the holiday season.
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 whisked egg
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup rock sugar or pearl sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cut out 2 pieces of parchment paper about 12”x14”.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add half of the egg and mix until incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Place one piece of the cut parchment paper on a work surface.
- Transfer the cookie dough to the parchment.
- Sprinkle a little flour on top and roll out the cookie dough to 10”x12”.
- Use your hands to help shape the dough.
- Brush the top of the dough with the remaining half of the egg.
- Sprinkle almonds and rock sugar on top.
- Place the other piece of parchment on top and with a rolling pin roll over the dough, to press the almonds and sugar inside the dough. Remove top parchment paper.
- Lift parchment paper with dough and transfer to cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 18 pieces.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes until cookies are slightly firm.
- Leave to cool completely on tray.
- Separate cookies and store in an air tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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