Vanille Kipferl II
Buttery crescent cookies scented with homemade vanilla sugar and enriched with ground almonds, Vanille Kipferl II are tender and delicately crumbly with a snowy sugar coating. Their nutty sweetness deepens after a day or two, making them perfect for gifting or enjoying during holiday coffee breaks and afternoon tea.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles small peas, then work it in with your hands.
- 2
Stir 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, the egg, 3 teaspoons of vanilla sugar, and ground almonds into the flour mixture. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Divide the dough into several portions. Roll each portion into logs about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the logs into 1-inch pieces and bend each piece into a crescent shape (like a croissant). Arrange the kipferl on the baking sheet and chill them for 15 minutes.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 6
Combine 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar and toss to mix.
- 7
While still warm, carefully lift the kipferl from the baking sheet and dip them in the sugar to coat.
- Calories 102.77 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.27 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.56 mg Low Source
- Sodium 3.97 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.88 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.47 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 16.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.95 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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