Jan Hagels (yan HAH-ghle) are a Dutch specialty. These shortbread-like cookies are simple and fast, perfect with tea or hot chocolate on a blustery day.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 48 COOKIES

• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg, separated
• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add almond extract and egg yolk. Add flour; blend well.

3. Press dough firmly into 10" × 15" jelly roll pan.

4. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cookie dough. Mix cinnamon, sugar, and almonds; sprinkle over dough.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into diamond shapes.