Krakeling is a Dutch variety of a sweet kringle, which is itself a variety of a pretzel due to its shape. It is typically topped with sugar or cinnamon. When made in a larger shape, krakeling is traditionally consumed with coffee at funerals and cremations because its shape symbolizes the beginning and the end of life.
"Store shelves display Dutch crust bread, almond banket and Dutch cookies, including delicate, buttery krakelingen."