Dutch Pepernoten

Pepernoten are traditional Dutch treats popular in December; these tiny cookies are spiced with nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, anise, and ginger.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon anise seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, anise seed, and ginger; mix well. Stir in flour and milk; mix until dough is thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Roll dough into approximately 50 marble-size balls; place on a baking sheet.