German Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Delightful cookies with a rich almond flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour, ground nuts, and salt until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into crescent forms.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Dust with vanilla sugar while still warm.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg