Albert Heijn Bitterkoekjes

Albert Heijn Bitterkoekjes are traditional Dutch almond-flavored cookies characterized by a soft, chewy texture and a lightly crisp exterior. As a private-label product of the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, these cookies are a staple of Dutch snacking culture, often enjoyed alongside coffee or tea.

The brand traces its origins back to 1887, when Albert Heijn Sr. took over his father's grocery store in Oostzaan, Netherlands. Over more than a century, it evolved from a local shop into the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. Today, Albert Heijn is a flagship subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize, a global retail powerhouse headquartered in Zaandam. Production for their private-label bakery items typically remains centered in the Netherlands to ensure freshness and maintain the brand's local identity.