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Caramelized Dutch Kruidnoten with Spiced Molasses

Name: Caramelized Dutch Kruidnoten with Spiced Molasses
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Almond flour, 1/2 cup; Baking powder, 1 tsp; Dutch speculaaskruiden (spice mix), 1 tbsp; Salt, 1/2 tsp; Unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup; Dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup; Large egg, 1; Milk, 2 tbsp; Molasses, 1/4 cup; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp; Ground cloves, 1/4 tsp; Ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp

These deliciously spiced kruidnoten (Dutch gingerbread cookies) are infused with the rich depth of spiced molasses, making them a perfect holiday treat.

4.3(417 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 31, 2025

Caramelized Dutch Kruidnoten with Spiced Molasses — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kruidnoten

For the Spiced Molasses Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 98 kcal
Protein: 1.41 g
Carbs: 11.9 g
Fat: 5.31 g
Fiber: 0.51 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2356 kcal
Protein: 33.8 g
Carbs: 284.9 g
Fat: 127.42 g
Fiber: 12.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
Almond flour 1/2 cup	320	12	12	28	6
Baking powder 1 tsp	2	0	0.9	0	0
Dutch speculaaskruiden (spice mix) 1 tbsp	15	0.5	3	0.3	1.5
Salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup	810	1	0.1	92	0
Dark brown sugar 1/2 cup	418	0.1	108	0	0
Large egg 1	68	6	0.6	4.8	0
Milk 2 tbsp	20	1	1.5	1	0
Molasses 1/4 cup	240	0	62	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp	3	0.05	0.9	0.02	0.5
Ground cloves 1/4 tsp	2	0.05	0.4	0.1	0.5
Ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp	3	0.1	0.5	0.2	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Kruidnoten Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, Dutch speculaaskruiden, and salt.
2
Cream butter and sugar
In a separate bowl, cream together butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy.
3
Form the dough
Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix until combined, then slowly fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a dough forms.

Chilling the Dough

1
Refrigerate the dough
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Do not skip the chilling step, or the cookies may spread too much.
2
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Tip: Use a small cookie scoop to ensure uniform size and shape.
3
Prepare baking tray
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

How to Make Caramelized Dutch Kruidnoten with Spiced Molasses

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Shaping the Cookies
Roll the dough into small, round balls, roughly the size of a walnut.
2
Baking the Cookies
Place the balls on the prepared tray, leaving space between each.
3
Cooling Process
Once baked, let them cool on a wire rack before glazing.