Jan Hagel Cookies

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

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.
Jan Hagel Cookies
Jan Hagel Cookies
Jan Hagel Cookies
Jan Hagel Cookies

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

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