Kruidnoten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkrœytnoːtə(n)]) are a cookie-like confectionery, traditionally associated with the early December Sinterklaas holiday in the Netherlands. The term kruidnoten is often confused with pepernoten. Kruidnoten, which translates to "spice nuts" in English, are harder, have a different colour and shape, and are made with the same ingredients as speculoos. Another variety of kruidnoten, called chocolade-kruidnoten, are covered in either milk, dark, or white chocolate.