Best 2 Vanilla Kipferl Recipes

Vanilla kipferl, also known as Viennese crescents, are a classic Austrian Christmas cookie that are characterized by their delicate, crescent shape and vanilla flavor. Made with a combination of flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies are often dusted with powdered sugar before serving. The dough for vanilla kipferl can be made ahead of time and chilled, making them a convenient option for busy holiday bakers. With their light, flaky texture and sweet, buttery taste, vanilla kipferl are a delicious addition to any Christmas cookie platter.

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VANILLA KIPFERL

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This recipe calls for vanilla sugar (vanilla zuker), which is sold at most major grocery stores, or at world markets.

Provided by Stephanie L.

Categories Desserts Cookies

Time 2h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups ground almonds
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar

Steps:

Beat butter and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks to creamed butter mixture and beat until smooth. Mix flour and almonds together in a separate bowl; slowly stir into creamed butter mixture, kneading the dough toward the end until smooth. Place dough in an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Roll small pieces of dough into balls. Carefully roll each ball into a 2 1/2-inch rope; form into a crescent shape and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 3 minutes.
Spread vanilla sugar into a shallow dish or pie plate. Lift cookies from baking sheet using a spatula and turn them, top-side down, into the vanilla sugar. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 23.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

VANILLA KIPFERL

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Categories Nut

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

560 g Flour
160 g Sugar
400 g Butter, (room temperature)
200 g Almond, Hazelnut or Peanuts finely grated
100 g Confection sugar
4 Pkt. Vanille sucker

Steps:

Mix Flour, Butter, Sugar and nuts. Mix with hand until it forms a dough. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour. Put oven to 375 F. Divide the dough into several parts. Make rolls that are approximately 0.5-1 inch thick. Cut the rolls into 1 inch pieces, and bend the pieces into the shape of a semicircle ( just like a croissant). Place the kipferl on a baking tray, and leave them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes. When done, remove kipferl carefully from the tray. While still warm, dip the kipferl in a mixture of confectioners' sugar and vanilla sugar.

Tips:

Chilling the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and makes them easier to handle.
Using a cookie press: A cookie press can be used to create evenly sized and shaped cookies. If you don't have a cookie press, you can also roll out the dough and cut out cookies with a cookie cutter.
Baking the cookies: Bake the cookies until they are lightly golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Storing the cookies: Vanilla Kipferl can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Vanilla Kipferl are a classic holiday cookie that is sure to please everyone. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and fillings. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a success. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!