Duimpjes – Dutch Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Try these scrumptious Duimpjes - Dutch Cookies for a sweet treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

15–18 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Makes about 36 cookies

Calories

77 per cookie

Sugar

Fat

3.5g

Duimpjes - Dutch Cookies are small almond cookies that are traditionally served in the Netherlands during the holiday season. They're easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. The dough is made with butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and milk, and is flavored with almonds and anise seed. These cookies are crescent-shaped, bite-sized, and crispy, with a subtle almond flavor and a hint of anise. They're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing as a snack with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar thoroughly.
3.	In another bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together, and then stir them into the creamed mixture.
4.	Gradually add the milk, mixing until the dough holds its shape.
5.	Fold in the crushed anise seed and chopped almonds.
6.	Grease your cookie sheet.
7.	Roll the dough into small, thin logs (thumb-size), and shape each one into a crescent (like the shape of a half-moon).
8.	Place the crescent-shaped cookies on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes or until light brown.
9.	Allow them to cool completely before serving.

PROS

These Dutch Cookies are easy to make, and the addition of almonds and anise seed gives them a unique flavor.

They’re perfect for enjoying with your cup of tea or coffee.

CONS

These cookies may not be for everyone as the taste of anise seed is quite strong.

They can be hard and dry if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these cookies are not the healthiest snack, almonds in them contain protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vitamin E. Eating almonds in moderation is linked to lower bad cholesterol levels, reduced hunger, and weight loss. Anise seed is rich in antioxidants and has been used for centuries to aid digestion and provide relief from nausea and bloating.

	1/2 cup butter
	3/4 cup sugar
	2 1/2 cups flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1 cup milk
	1/2 cup almonds , chopped
	1 teaspoon anise seed , crushed