Dutch Cookies
Dutch cookies, also known as "koekjes" in Dutch, encompass a wide variety of sweet treats originating from the Netherlands. These cookies range from thin, crispy stroopwafels filled with caramel to buttery speculaas spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Dutch cookies often feature traditional ingredients like almonds, chocolate, and dried fruits, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea or as a standalone treat, Dutch cookies are beloved for their comforting taste and rich cultural heritage.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to sugar mixture and mix well, being careful not to over mix.
- Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten each with the tines of a fork (dip fork into small bowl of water so that dough doesn't stick to fork). Do this once or twice, depending on the size of cookie and fork.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. After each pan is removed from oven, carefully place 5 or 6 chocolate chips on top of each cookie while they are still hot. When chocolate is glossy and soft, spread with knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 21mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mg
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