Dutch Almond Cookies (Amandel Koekjes) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 2 dozen cookies, approximately
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Dutch cuisine with these scrumptious Dutch Almond Cookies, or Amandel Koekjes as they’re known in the Netherlands. These drop cookies are a perfect treat for dessert or as a sweet snack any time of the day!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 cup almond paste
- 1 cup nut meats (such as almonds or walnuts)
Instructions:
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Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. -
Beat in Eggs:
Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated. -
Incorporate Flour and Baking Soda:
Gradually add the flour and baking soda to the mixture, stirring until fully combined. -
Mix in Almond Paste:
Gently fold in the almond paste until evenly distributed throughout the dough. -
Adjust Dough Consistency:
If the dough becomes too stiff, add a few drops of water to achieve the desired consistency. -
Add Nut Meats:
Stir in the nut meats of your choice, whether it’s almonds, walnuts, or any other favorite nut variety. -
Drop onto Cookie Sheet:
Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased cookie sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading during baking. -
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C), and bake the cookies for approximately 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges. -
Cool and Serve:
Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy the delightful flavors of these Dutch almond cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2249.7
- Fat: 147.2g
- Saturated Fat: 64.4g
- Cholesterol: 430mg
- Sodium: 1490.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 210.5g
- Fiber: 11.7g
- Sugar: 119.9g
- Protein: 34.4g
Recipe Notes:
- These Dutch almond cookies make a delightful addition to any dessert spread or cookie jar.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or experimenting with different types of nut pastes.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness for several days.
Indulge in the rich flavors of Dutch cuisine with these easy-to-make almond cookies that are sure to delight your taste buds! 🍪✨
