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German Vanillekipferl - Shortcrust Moons

8 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 52MINS

German Vanillekipferl - Shortcrust Moons

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Vanillekipferl, or Vanilla Crescent Cookies, are a cherished holiday tradition from Austria and Germany. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with ground almonds and vanilla, then dusted generously with powdered sugar for a snowy, sweet finish. Their delicate crescent shape and irresistible flavor make them a perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, and savor the simple, cozy magic of the season!
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Vanillekipferl, or Vanilla Crescent Cookies, are a cherished holiday tradition from Austria and Germany. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with ground almonds and vanilla, then dusted generously with powdered sugar for a snowy, sweet finish. Their delicate crescent shape and irresistible flavor make them a perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, and savor the simple, cozy magic of the season!
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Mandy at SideChef
I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).
52MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Almond Flour
1 cup
Almond Flour
Vanilla Sugar
2 pckg
(7 g)
Salt
1 pinch
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1/2 cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Vanilla Sugar
1 pckg
(7 g)
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
633
Fat
39.8 g
Protein
8.1 g
Carbs
62.3 g
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I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).

Author's Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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step 1
Combine the All-Purpose Flour (1 3/4 cups), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Salt (1 pinch), and Almond Flour (1 cup) in a large mixing bowl. Rub the Unsalted Butter (1 cup) into the dry ingredients using your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly. Add the Vanilla Sugar (2 pckg) and knead gently into a smooth dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
step 2
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into a ball, then shape them into crescents by rolling and gently bending.
step 3
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden.
step 4
While the cookies are baking, mix the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/2 cup) and Vanilla Sugar (1 pckg) in a shallow bowl.
step 5
Once the cookies are out of the oven, let them cool for about 2 minutes. While still warm (but not hot), gently roll each crescent in the sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating. Be careful—they’re delicate!
step 6
Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
step 6 Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Tags
Christmas
Shellfish-Free
Cookies
Dessert
Vegetarian
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