Pepernoten (or Kruidnoten) Recipe
When the Sinterklaas season arrives in the Netherlands, there’s one treat that instantly fills every kitchen with that cozy holiday aroma: pepernoten. Or, to be a little more accurate, kruidnoten! These tiny, crunchy spiced cookies are made with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Completely irresistible!The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can have a tray of freshly baked pepernoten ready in under 30 minutes. And because they’re so quick and fun to bake, this is also a great recipe to make with kids.
Ingredients
- 250 grams self-rising flour 2 cups
- 125 grams light brown sugar ½ cup + 2 tbsp
- 100 grams cold butter 7 tbsp
- 4 tsp Dutch spice mix speculaaskruiden
- 6 tbsp milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Cut the butter into small cubes, add it along with the milk, and knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll small dough balls (about marble-sized) and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
Store them in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg