Jan hagel

janhagel

Janhagel or Jan Hagel is a typical Dutch cookie. It is a rectangular, brittle cookie, seasoned with cinnamon, covered with granulated sugar and usually almond shavings. It's an old Dutch specialty. The first recipes for Janhagel date back to the 18th century, and the cookies remain popular in the country to this day. Many people know Janhagel as a small cookies covered with anise sugar, but there is also another form of Janhagel, a Taaitaai-like cake with anise flavor. This cake is still baked by Bakery Kok. Janhagels are made with wheat flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and eggs. Some versions of the recipe use speculaas to season the dough, instead of using only cinnamon. The cookie dough is covered with a layer of flaked almonds and sugar sprinkles, which give the recipe its characteristic appearance.

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