Miniature Dutch Treats
Delight in the irresistible charm of Miniature Dutch Treats, a bite-sized confection that's perfect for any occasion. These buttery, spiced cookies feature a tender, crumbly dough infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, encasing a sweetly aromatic almond paste filling that's enhanced with honey and vanilla. Crafted with just a handful of simple ingredients, these petite pastries come together with minimal effort yet deliver maximum flavor. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they strike the perfect balance between rustic and elegant. Ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or as an irresistible homemade gift, this traditional Dutch-inspired recipe is as delightful to bake as it is to enjoy. Classic European baking meets modern convenience in these perfectly portable, melt-in-your-mouth treasures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 units Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Water (cold)
- 150 grams Almond paste
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cold water. Gradually add this to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.
Meanwhile, prepare the almond filling by combining the almond paste, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.
Use a small round cutter (about 4cm or 1.5 inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough. Reroll scraps if needed.
Place half of the circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Spoon a small amount of the almond filling (about 1/2 teaspoon) onto the center of each circle on the baking sheet.
Top with another dough circle, pressing the edges gently to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for decoration if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.6 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 701 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1106 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
