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Windmill Cookies

Crisp and spiced, these windmill cookies are a nostalgic treat filled with warm spices and slivered almonds. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
  • 4 cups flour
  • ¾ cup blanched slivered almonds
Spice blend:
  • 1⅓ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ tablespoon ground cloves
  • ¼ tablespoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon ground ginger
  • ¼ tablespoon ground cardamom

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve baking soda in the hot water and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the baking soda-water mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and spice blend.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in the slivered almonds.
  6. Roll the dough into 2 loaves, each approximately 3.5 x 10 inches.
  7. Chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  8. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Slice the dough into ¼-inch slices and place on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  11. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to
  • ; it’s soft and will firm up in the refrigerator.
  • between batches to keep it easy to handle.
  • For easier handling,
  • when forming the loaves.
  • for a stronger almond flavor.
  • Be sure to chill the dough overnight; it’s soft and will firm up in the refrigerator.
  • Return the dough to the refrigerator between batches to keep it easy to handle.
  • For easier handling, flour your hands when forming the loaves.
  • If desired, you can add almond extract for a stronger almond flavor.