Windmill Cookies

Transport your taste buds to a cozy, spice-filled bakery with these irresistible Windmill Cookies! Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and complemented by the nutty richness of almond extract and sliced almonds, these classic Dutch-inspired treats are as flavorful as they are charming. The dough, rolled to perfection and cut into whimsical windmill shapes, bakes into crisp, golden cookies with a delightful crunch, making them perfect for tea time or holiday gifting. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, this recipe is as easy as it is enchanting. If you're looking for a nostalgic bite of spiced bliss, these Windmill Cookies are an absolute must-try! Keywords: windmill cookies recipe, spiced cookies, Dutch cookies, almond cookies, holiday baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the milk and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold the sliced almonds into the dough until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use windmill-shaped cookie cutters (or any shape of your choice) to cut out cookies, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 10

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3384.9

Total Fat 135.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 253.5mg	0%
Sodium 1910.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 519.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 275.7g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 20.2IU	0%
Calcium 416.9mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1052.3mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 59.7%