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German Vanillekipferl

Delicate crescent-shaped cookies infused with vanilla and ground almonds, dusted with powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream softened butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until fluffy, then add vanilla.
  3. Mix in flour, ground almonds, and salt to form a soft dough.
  4. Shape dough into crescents and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Keep an eye on baking time to prevent over-browning.