Description
These melt-in-your-mouth Vanillekipferl cookies are the perfect winter treat with a tender, buttery texture and rich vanilla-nut flavor. A traditional Austrian-German cookie shaped like delicate crescents and dusted with snowy powdered sugar, they are a favorite for cookie exchanges and holiday platters. Whether you’re seeking easy dessert ideas, a quick holiday bake, or a cozy winter cookie recipe, this is a perfect option. Ideal for gifting or pairing with warm drinks, these are festive, charming, and effortless.
Ingredients
120 g all-purpose flour
100 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
50 g ground almonds (or hazelnuts)
40 g granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
1 pinch salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, ground nuts, granulated sugar, and salt.
2. Add cold butter and vanilla, then mix until crumbly dough forms.
3. Knead just until smooth, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30–60 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Shape dough into finger-length logs, bend into crescents, and place on tray.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. While warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
8. Cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Always chill the dough for better shaping and to prevent spreading.
Dust the cookies while still warm for better sugar adhesion.
Store in layers with parchment to prevent sticking and crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian, German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg