DUTCH SUGAR COOKIES (ARNHEMSE MEISJES)

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Named for the girls of Arnhem (a Dutch town located on the banks of the Rhine), these buttery, crisp cookies start with a yeast dough and are baked to caramelized perfection.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

Sugar, for sprinkling
1/3 cup whole milk
5 grams fresh yeast
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, room temperature

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment; sprinkle evenly with sugar to cover. Set aside.
  • In a liquid-measuring cup, combine milk and yeast. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, salt, and vanilla. Beat in milk mixture on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. With mixer running, add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, making sure it is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Once all butter has been added, increase speed to high and beat 5 minutes. Turn out dough, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously sprinkle sugar on work surface. Place dough on sugared surface; sprinkle with sugar to cover. Top with a piece of parchment, then roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a 3-inch oval cutter, cut out cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake until deeply golden all over, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Wadie Amil
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Can I use a different type of flour, like almond flour or oat flour?


remy euson
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I'm allergic to anise. Is there a way to make these cookies without it?


Ahabwe Denmix
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This recipe is too complicated. I'm not sure I have the skills or the patience to make these cookies.


Hunain Khan
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The recipe is missing some important instructions. It doesn't say how long to bake the cookies, or at what temperature.


Charlie Hagert
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These cookies are way too sweet for my taste.


Jannat Ali khan
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I think the recipe needs more sugar. The cookies were a bit bland.


Bilal Hussain
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out right. They were too dry and crumbly.


Amresh Yadav
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These cookies were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and hard to work with, and the cookies spread out too much in the oven. They ended up being flat and crispy, and they didn't taste very good.


Emely Orellana
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. These cookies are delicious and unique, and they're sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.


Mubaraka Yusuf
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These cookies are so cute! I love the little girl shapes.


RedDot TV
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I was hesitant to try these cookies. But I'm glad I did! The anise flavor is very subtle, and it's perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cookies.


sifatahmed Worker
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Issac Contreras
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I was a bit skeptical about the anise flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not overpowering at all, and it gives the cookies a really nice depth of flavor.


Jishan Ahmad
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I've made them several times now, and they've become a family favorite.


Hum nath Dhakal
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I love the combination of anise and cinnamon in these cookies. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Chanaka Hashen
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness.