Dutch Letters Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Dutch Letters – a delightful cross between flaky pastries and buttery cookies! These almond-filled delights disappear faster than you can say 'delicious,' so get ready to bake a batch (or two!). While a bit time-consuming, the result is well worth the effort. Prepare to be amazed by their melt-in-your-mouth texture and addictive flavor. Get your baking on!

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 1470 mins
Calories 510.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dutch Letters

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How to Make Dutch Letters

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch wide strips.
  8. Brush each strip with melted butter and sprinkle generously with sliced almonds.
  9. Starting at one end, roll the strip tightly into a spiral.
  10. Curve the spiral into a crescent shape and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  12. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

161g

Fat

89g

Carbs

14g