Dutch · Dessert · Easy
Arnhemse Meisjes
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- 1 hr 30 min
- Prep
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 12
- Calories
- 135
Thin puff-pastry cookies bake into brittle, caramelized ovals, with vanilla sugar, cinnamon and lime zest sparkling across the surface.
Rolling pastry over spiced sugar gives Arnhemse Meisjes a crackly surface and delicate layers that shatter when bitten. This puff-pastry version keeps the work small while delivering the thin, crisp cookies the name promises.
Keep the pastry cool enough to cut cleanly, then roll the ovals thin. A pale cookie will be soft underneath; look for an amber base as well as a golden top before taking the pan out.
Method
Thaw the puff pastry for , until flexible but still cool. Mix the vanilla sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and lime zest in a shallow bowl.
Dust the counter with the flour. Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thick and cut twelve 2-inch rounds. Stack scraps without kneading and reroll as needed.
Sprinkle half the sugar mixture on the counter. Lightly brush the pastry rounds with beaten egg, press both sides into the remaining sugar and roll into thin ovals on the sugared counter.
Arrange on a parchment-lined sheet pan with space between them. Chill for while heating the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake for , until deeply golden with amber bases and dry, crisp edges. Cool on the tray for , then transfer to a rack.
Forkue tips
- If the pastry becomes stretchy or greasy while rolling, chill it before continuing so the layers remain distinct.
Storing and reheating
Keep completely cooled cookies in an airtight tin at room temperature for 3 days. Re-crisp softened cookies in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes and cool uncovered before storing again.
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Arnhemse Meisjes: FAQ
Can I use plain sugar?
Yes. Plain granulated sugar gives the same crisp coating; the cinnamon, cardamom and lime still supply plenty of aroma.
Why are the centers chewy?
The pastry was too thick or underbaked. Roll thinly and check that the undersides are amber before removing the cookies.
How do I store and reheat Arnhemse Meisjes?
Keep completely cooled cookies in an airtight tin at room temperature for 3 days. Re-crisp softened cookies in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes and cool uncovered before storing again.
How long does Arnhemse Meisjes take?
About 1 hr 30 min in total: 1 hr 5 min prep and 25 min cooking.
What do I need to make Arnhemse Meisjes?
The key ingredients are puff pastry, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, lime zest, all-purpose flour and egg, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Arnhemse Meisjes?
If the pastry becomes stretchy or greasy while rolling, chill it before continuing so the layers remain distinct.
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