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Vanillekipferl Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies

These classic Austrian vanilla crescents, or Vanillekipferl, are a Christmas delight! Made with ground almonds, dusted in vanilla sugar, and shaped into delicate crescents, they’re perfect for adding a touch of European charm to your holiday treats. Bake them with loved ones for a cozy, traditional Christmas experience.
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5 from 4 votes
Delicious traditional Austrian vanilla crescents stacked on wooden plate, placed next to a Christmass cookie jar.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Chilling Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes

Equipment

  • 3 Baking Sheets with Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls or stand mixer if you don't wanna knead the dough with your hands.
  • Small Sieve for dusting
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2.5 sticks Butter or 2¼ cups, 9.87 oz
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Vanilla pulp
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 ¾ cups Cake flour
  • 1 cup Ground almonds
  • ¾ cup Ground hazelnuts
  • Powdered & vanilla sugar for dusting
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Knead 2.5 sticks Butter, 1 Egg, 1 cup Powdered sugar, and 1 Vanilla pulp with 1 pinch Salt to form a smooth dough.
    2.5 sticks Butter, 1 Egg, 1 cup Powdered sugar, 1 Vanilla pulp, 1 pinch Salt
  • Knead in 3 ¾ cups Cake flour, along with 1 cup Ground almonds and ¾ cup Ground hazelnuts, until everything is well combined.
    3 ¾ cups Cake flour, 1 cup Ground almonds, ¾ cup Ground hazelnuts
  • Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 365°F (180°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • For shaping, you can either roll the dough into sticks and cut them into pieces, or if the dough feels sticky, form teaspoon-sized balls and roll each one into a small stick. Shape each piece into a crescent and place on the lined baking sheets. I find the second method easier!
  • Bake until the cookies turn a light golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Let them cool slightly, then sprinkle with Powdered & vanilla sugar while still warm.
    Powdered & vanilla sugar
  • Store your Vanillekipferl in a cookie jar, and they’ll stay delicious for 3-4 weeks. Perfect for making the season extra sweet!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Servings: 90 Cookies
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Nora
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