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

Granola made for a Dutch holiday “Sinterklaas” with Dutch spiced cookies and oatmeal (recipe in Dutch)

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

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

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