Jan Hagel
Delight your taste buds with Jan Hagel, a traditional Dutch cookie recipe that’s as festive as it is irresistible. This buttery and crisp treat boasts a unique combination of warm cinnamon, delicate vanilla, and a topping of pearl sugar and sliced almonds for added sweetness and crunch. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple indulgence with coffee, these cookies are baked in a single sheet and effortlessly sliced into elegant rectangles or diamonds. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, Jan Hagel offers a classic European confection that's surprisingly easy to make. Try this authentic recipe for a taste of the Netherlands in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, separated
- 50 grams pearl sugar or coarse sugar
- 50 grams sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x13-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg yolk to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Do not overmix.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tray, using your hands or a spatula to smooth it out.
Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl until frothy. Brush it evenly over the surface of the dough using a pastry brush.
Sprinkle the pearl sugar (or coarse sugar) and then the sliced almonds on top, ensuring even coverage.
Bake the cookie tray in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set.
Remove the tray from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into rectangular or diamond-shaped cookies.
Store the Jan Hagel cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.9 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.2 g | 586% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 689 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 453.8 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
