Chocolate letters are a popular Dutch delicacy shaped like letters of the alphabet, usually pure chocolate but sometimes with nuts, raisins or rice crisps. They are given during the season of Sinterklaas and come in different sizes, with smaller ones given to young children. They can be enjoyed any time of year and are exported to many different parts of the world.
Chocolate letters are a type of candy that is shaped like various letters of the alphabet. These letters are usually pure chocolate but sometimes contain nuts, raisins or rice crisps. They are popular Dutch delicacies that are commonly given during the season of Sinterklaas, or Santa Claus. There are many different letter sizes available and the one provided may depend on the age of the child.
Chocolate Dutch letters are usually in Egyptienne script. This is because this font is decorative but doesn’t contain thin lines that could break easily. It’s also easy to tell one letter from the next. Uppercase letters are normally used rather than lowercase.
These treats became popular in Holland in the early 1900s. This was when the tradition of leaving a bread dough letter on top of a pile of presents was replaced with leaving a chocolate pastry. Many believe that changes in the way cocoa beans were processed during that time contributed to this trend.
Chocolate Letters can be enjoyed any time of year, but are often provided during Sinterklaas season. This season runs from mid-November until December 5th. Gifts are usually exchanged on the eve of Sinterklass, so letters may be delivered at this time. They could also be left in stockings or shoes when Sinterklaas makes his nightly rounds. Employers also give this pastry to their employees, often allowing them to enjoy eating it during breaks or holidays.
Both white chocolate and dark chocolate can be used to make chocolate letters. Some varieties may have nuts, rice or fruit added. Letters are usually solid rather than hollow chocolate.
There are many different sizes of Dutch chocolate letters. The smallest can be anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 ounces (42 to 64 grams). Medium letters are normally around 4 3/4 ounces (135 grams) and larger treats are around 7 ounces (198 grams). Smaller letters are normally given to young children and larger ones to adults. In some cases, children may receive larger letters if they did particularly well that year.
While chocolate letters are popular in Holland, they are exported to many different parts of the world. In some countries, they can be found throughout the year and not just during the traditional Sinterklaas season. These delicacies can be enjoyed by people of all ages, no matter what country they live in.
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