German Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Delightful soft and buttery cookies flavored with vanilla, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, ground almonds or walnuts, and salt until just combined.
- Shape the dough into crescent forms.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Roll the warm cookies in vanilla sugar before cooling them on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store in an airtight container after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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