Ijzerkoekje

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Ijzerkoekjes are creamy, oval-shaped Dutch cookies with an intense cinnamon flavor. They originate from Vlaardingen near Rotterdam, where they were traditionally consumed by fishermen from the area who used to bring the cookies on fishing trips. The cookies are hand-baked on an iron plate with a waffle pattern, and they consist of flour, butter, sugar, and warming spices. When properly prepared, ijzerkoekjes should be crispy on the exterior and tender, almost raw on the inside. The first ijzerkoekjes were sold by a grocer named Daantje de Koe, who made them a commercial success around 1850.