Dutch Pepernoten

Delight in the warm and aromatic flavors of Dutch Pepernoten, a traditional holiday treat beloved in the Netherlands. These bite-sized spiced cookies are infused with a medley of festive spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, anise, and ginger, making every bite irresistibly fragrant and flavorful. Crafted with simple ingredients including dark brown sugar, butter, and milk, these tiny morsels are quick to prepare in just 20 minutes. Their crisp yet tender texture and golden-brown finish make them perfect for pairing with a hot beverage or gifting during the holiday season. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or stored for later, these homemade pepernoten are guaranteed to bring the holiday spirit to your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 50

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 125 grams dark brown sugar
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground anise seed
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, anise, ginger, and salt.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.

Step 4

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. The dough should be firm but not sticky.

Step 6

Break off small pieces of the dough (about the size of a hazelnut) and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 cm between each one.

Step 7

Gently press down on each ball with your fingers to slightly flatten them.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pepernoten are golden brown and fragrant.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the pepernoten in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy them as a holiday snack or festive treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2189.7

Total Fat 90.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 225.4mg	0%
Sodium 1116.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 124.3g
Protein 28.9g	0%

Vitamin D 19.5IU	0%
Calcium 299.5mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 612.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 58.5%