Jan Hagel cookies are a traditional Dutch holiday sweet. They are very thin, light and flaky.
Makes about 501 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
8 ounces sliced almonds
Pre-heat oven to 325 F. Beat together butter, sugar and egg yolk with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and cinnamon. Separate dough into 3 portions and spead thinly over 3 small baking sheets (or 2 larger ones). Beat egg white and water in a small bowl until frothy. Spread over dough. Arrange the almonds in a mosaic pattern on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and slice into diamond shapes while hot.
Note: Alternate spellings/names: Hollanders, Janhagels, Janhagel Cookies, Dutch Almond Cookies
Trish in Iowa Nov 3, 2008
Would make this again.
I tasted these at a bake sale and had to track down the recipe! They are wonderful. My husband is Dutch so I'm glad I can finally make something for the family besides sugar cookies!
Rita Hemmes in Alberta, Canada Jan 6, 2008
Would make this again.
I used one 11" 1/2 x 17" cookie sheet for this, divided the dough into four parts to make it easier to press with my fingers to spread to edges of pan. I cut it into 64 smaller pieces, this way those on a diet to still have a taste. This was a good thickness and made a nice chewy texture. Rave Reviews and requests for the recipe. My parents are Dutch immigrants and this will be a tradition for my grandchildren, to be baked annually for family and friends. Thank you for this recipe.
A cookie baker in Minnesota Jun 15, 2007
Would make this again.
My Dutch grandmmother always made these for Christmas. Very tasty!
John K. in albuquerque Nov 27, 2006
Would make this again.
My first grade daughter needed to take some Dutch cookies to school for an assignment on studying cultures. This seemed like a good one to try on short notice. Glad we did! The cookies taste great and cook up well. Nice and simple. Now we just need some history to go with it.
A cookie baker in Marietta Nov 21, 2006
Would make this again.
I have been making these cookies for over 30 years. I first learned the recipe in Girl Scouts in elementary school. My friends and family all enjoy these special treats.
