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Speculaas Cookies or Spicy Sinterklass Cakes

Submitted by: harrietschipper
This traditional Dutch cookie recipe came with a mold I got 20 years ago. Speculaas is a corruption of the Latin speculum (mirror). The dough is pressed into carved molds that can be used for wall decorations. When turned out onto the cookie sheet, the picture appears as its mirror image, hence the name. In the Sinterklass season they are available in 2/3 cookie size to huge thick men and women up to 1 pound known as lovers. If molds are not available, roll dough to desired thickness and use gingerbread man cutter or other cutter shapes. They are great to make ahead around Christmas because they last a long time. 

Dutch Cinnamon Biscuits

Submitted by: Colleta
Tender with a spicy flavor. 

Pfeffernusse

Submitted by: Kristi
These nut-sized cookies are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. They are called Pepperkaker, in Norway. 

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Dutch Almond Boterkoek

Submitted by: Sandra Bennett
This is a Dutch almond buttercake bar cookie that keeps well. 

Belgian Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: Teri Viereck
Wonderful buttery bar cookie! 

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Kletskopjes

Submitted by: Debbie
Dutch gingersnaps 

Dutch Ice Box Cookies

Submitted by: Peggy Cunningham
My Grandmother's recipe, may be refrigerated or frozen. 

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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies II

Submitted by: Debi R.
This recipe is meant to mimic a Mrs. Fields cookie - for those times you can't get to the mall cookie shop! 

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Vanille Kipferl II

Submitted by: Maya McNally
The vanille kipferl originated in Austria, and they are also very popular in Switzerland and Germany. The kipferl become even yummier after 2 to 3 days...but only for those who can resist long enough. If desired, the two ends of the kipferl can be dipped in warm chocolate and then left to cool. 

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German Cut-Out Cookies

Submitted by: Jill
A great cut-out cookie that does not need to be refrigerated before cutting. Cut into shapes to suit any holiday.  
 
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