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!
Total Time
52min
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0 Ratings
Author: Mandy at SideChef
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
1 3/4
cups
All-Purpose Flour
•
1/2
cup
Granulated Sugar
•
1
cup
Unsalted Butter
•
1
cup
Almond Flour
•
2
pckg
(7 g)
Vanilla Sugar
•
1
pinch
Salt
•
1/2
cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
1
pckg
(7 g)
Vanilla Sugar
Cooking Instructions
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.
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.
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.
4.
While the cookies are baking, mix the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/2 cup) and Vanilla Sugar (1 pckg) in a shallow bowl.
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!
6.
Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Author's Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
633
FAT
39.8 g
PROTEIN
8.1 g
CARBS
62.3 g
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