Pepernoten- traditional Dutch gingerbread cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing dairy content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Mix flour, baking powder, and spices in a bowl.

Cream butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Add milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.

Fold in chopped almonds until evenly distributed.

Scoop small balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens