Dutch Pepernoten Recipe

Dutch Pepernoten Recipe

Pepernoten has deep roots as a fertility symbol; traditionally, families with newborns would place carrots under the baby’s pillow to attract Sinterklaas, who would then bless the child by showering them with pepernoten. It is also a tradition to throw pepernoten into rooms full of children, who eagerly search for the treats.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Dutch
Servings 24 Yield
Calories 44 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon 
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add milk to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
  • Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  • Method Continued:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pepernoten are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, store the pepernoten in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 51mgSugar: 2g
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