Jan Hagel Cookies

Jan Hagel cookies are a favorite Dutch Christmas tradition. These flaky, crispy cookies are made with butter, egg, sugar, and walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 large egg, separated, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set out two rimmed baking sheets.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk until thoroughly combined and creamy. Add flour and cinnamon and mix until dough is well combined.

Step 4

Spread 2/3 of the dough over one baking sheet; spread remaining dough over half of the second baking sheet. Press down on dough with your fingers, then score with a fork.

Step 5

Whisk egg white and water together in a small bowl; brush lightly over dough. Sprinkle walnuts over top.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and immediately cut into 24 squares or rectangles. Let cool completely on the baking sheets, then remove and separate cookies.