Kruidnoten are often called pepernoten. But did you know that pepernoten is actually a different cookie than kruidnoten? The traditional pepernoot is a chewy, light brown and anise-flavored cookie that resembles
Taai Taai in taste and structure. It has a cube-like, uneven shape.
Traditionally, the pepernoten are scattered around during the Sinterklaas time, so that children can look for them.