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Nutritional Values

🔥260kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Utrechtse Spritsen

How to order / say it
Say it Utrechtse Spritsen — [OOT-racht-suh SPRIT-suhn]
Order I'd like some Utrechtse Spritsen, please.
Locally Ik wil graag wat Utrechtse Spritsen.
Say locally

A buttery, crumbly shortbread cookie traditional to Utrecht.

Why try it?

Utrechtse Spritsen are a delightful representation of Dutch baking, showcasing simplicity and rich flavors through quality ingredients and traditional methods.

How it tastes

These cookies are rich and buttery, with a crumbly texture that melts in the mouth. The aroma of butter and sugar makes them inviting and irresistible.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

These cookies have their roots in the late 19th century in the region of Utrecht, inspired by the Dutch tradition of koffie en koekjes (coffee and cookies). The style reflects Utrecht’s artisanal pastry culture, highlighting local dairy and flour.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 150 g butter
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🧂 1 tsp baking powder

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F).
  2. 2 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3 Mix in flour, vanilla, and baking powder to form a dough.
  4. 4 Shape into small logs and bake until golden brown.

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