Description
Vanillekipferl are classic, melt-in-your-mouth crescent-shaped cookies from Germany and Austria, typically made during the holiday season. These buttery, almond-infused treats are generously dusted with powdered sugar and have a delightful vanilla flavor that makes them irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 200g all-purpose flour
- 150g unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 100g ground almonds
- 70g powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes and vanilla sugar (or extract). Use your hands or a pastry cutter to blend until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take small portions of dough and roll them into logs, then form into crescent shapes.
- Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
- If you don’t have vanilla sugar, you can substitute with regular sugar and a bit of vanilla extract.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg