Belgian Iron Cookies

Vegetarian
Belgian Iron Cookies
45 min.
100
161kcal

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Indulge in the delightful tradition of making Belgian Iron Cookies, a cherished family recipe that brings joy and warmth to any holiday gathering. With their unique texture and rich flavor, these cookies are not just a treat; they are a celebration of togetherness and culinary creativity. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home as you gather with loved ones, each person contributing to the fun of rolling and cooking these delectable bites.

What sets Belgian Iron Cookies apart is the special cooking method using a cast iron cookie iron, which gives them their signature crispiness and golden hue. The process may take some time, but the result is well worth the effort. Each cookie is a little masterpiece, perfectly cooked to create a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

This recipe yields an impressive 100 servings, making it perfect for large gatherings or holiday parties. Plus, with a caloric count of just 161 kcal per cookie, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt. So gather your family and friends, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a delicious journey of baking that will create lasting memories and a delightful stash of cookies to savor throughout the season. Get ready to make this holiday tradition your own!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups brown sugar 
  • cups butter 
  • 12  eggs 
  • pounds flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons irish whiskey 

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar.
  2. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and liquor (if desired). Blend in.
  3. Now it gets to be fun. You have to work in all five pounds of flour little by little by hand. It will work in but it takes a while. You'll wind up with a BIG mixing bowl of dough.
  4. Refrigerate dough overnight.
  5. Have plenty of people to help with the cooking. Lightly grease and heat the empty cookie iron over a gas burner. Start with a tablespoon and a half of dough rolled into a little "cigar" shape and vary amount to fit the size of your cookie iron. It takes from one to one and a half minutes to cook each cookie - it's a trial and error process at first till you get a handle on the temperature of the gas burner and the heat retaining capabilities of your iron. A properly cooked cookie will be golden and after cooled, crisp.
  6. This a family holiday tradition for us and we spend a whole day cooking cookies with lots of testing to make sure they're as good as last year's. The cast iron cookie irons work best, but I have seen people make them with the aluminum pizelle "irons". Ask for a krumkokie (croom cockie) iron at a gourmet cooking shop. We put them in tins and store till next Christmas, eating last year's cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein7.64%
Fat24.76%
Carbs67.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.4
Glycemic Load
12.52
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9026087263356%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.14kcal
8.06%
Fat:4.41g
6.78%
Saturated Fat:2.53g
15.84%
Carbohydrates:27.06g
9.02%
Net Carbohydrates:26.45g
9.62%
Sugar:9.69g
10.77%
Cholesterol:29.4mg
9.8%
Sodium:63.17mg
2.75%
Alcohol:0.12g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:3.06g
6.12%
Selenium:9.47µg
13.53%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.03%
Folate:44.22µg
11.06%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.13%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.1%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.78%
Iron:1.22mg
6.76%
Phosphorus:36.45mg
3.64%
Vitamin A:141.97IU
2.84%
Fiber:0.61g
2.45%
Copper:0.04mg
2.06%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.98%
Magnesium:6.61mg
1.65%
Calcium:15.68mg
1.57%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.56%
Potassium:45.88mg
1.31%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.16%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.16%
Source:Allrecipes