pepernoten season

Although the old man (Sinterklaas*) hasn't yet arrived in the Netherlands, the treats that go along with the festivities have already been in stores since the beginning of September (!!!). I've really had to refrain myself from buying 'pepernoten'; it makes no sense this time of year. But they are so good...

Then, one of my colleagues suggested baking pepernoten with the boys. Ah...

Waiting for 15 whole minutes

The satisfying result

*David Sedaris wrote this very funny piece, explaining about Sinterklaas.