Crispy kruidnoten, baked in the oven, are also called pepernoten. They belong to Sinterklaas, a Dutch holiday, And are so easy to make!

Gevulde speculaas koekjes are the ultimate cookies in the fall and winter. These filled Dutch treats are so tasty, you will keep eating them

Pepernoten are associated with Sinterklaas, in this delicious Pepernoten cake, they are added to the batter.

A cheescake for a typical Dutch holiday: pepernoten cheesecake (in Dutch)

For a typical Dutch holiday, Sinterklaas, i’ve made this delicious kruidnoten fudge. (Recipe in Dutch)

Dutch Fudge, also Dutch fondant is very different from normal fudge. Typical Dutch sweets eaten in December. (in Dutch)

It’s that time of the year again… Have a cookie overdose with these traditional Dutch spice cookies!

This pepernoten ice cream cake, made with a base of pepernoten, is made quickly and becomes a delicious dessert.

On winter evenings, a delicious after-dinner liqueur. You won’t get a cold this winter.

Kruidnoten cake is a delicious cake, filled with gingerbread and nuts. It’s warming in Winter.

Mulled wine or Bishop’s wine is a Sinterklaas drink that is served hot. And that is good in the chilly evenings of December.

This Dutch winter treat is made with lots of spices and is filled with a almond paste. It’s a cake for the Dutch ‘Sinterklaas’ (in Dutch)

Puff pastry with home made almond paste for the Ducth feast of Sinterklaas. They can also be shaped as a letter “S”

This Dutch spiced pie (gevulde speculaas) is another Sinterklaas recipe with lots of good flavors and unprocessed ingredients.

This post has two recipes – one for kruidnoten and the other for taai taai – both delectable spiced holiday cookies typical to Holland.

A perfectly spiced pepernoten cheesecake that is both unique and new as special. Perfect for any occasion but especially during Sinterklaas!

Chocolate borstplaat is a traditional snack in Holland at Sinterklaas. It’s creamy, sweet and flavorful

These traditional Dutch pumpkin spice cookies are meant to be eaten by the handful. Be prepared for a new addiction!

These pepernoten look like the real deal, taste like the real deal but are way healthier! Satisfying and full of protein!

Banketletter is a typical Dutch Sinterklaas treat: puff pastry filled with almond paste. Easy treat to make with ready-made ingredients!

Cupcakes with spice nuts, for the Dutch holiday “Sinterklaas” (in Dutch)

A traditional Dutch Sinterklaas treat! Soft speculaas dough is layered with (homemade) almond paste – mmm!