Vanillakipferl - these crescent-shaped cookies are staple every Christmas. They melt in your mouth!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: ground hazelnuts

Walnuts are a healthier nut option, while hazelnuts can be cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is more affordable.

In a bowl, cream butter and raw sugar.

Sift in plain flour, then add almond meal and vanillin sugar. Mix with spatula, then mix with hand until dough is formed.

Transfer dough into a clean bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Pre-heat oven to 155 degrees Celsius convection or 175 degrees Celsius conventional setting.

Take out dough from the fridge, make 2 logs and cut into 12 pieces each log.

Form each piece into a crescent shape, then place on to a lined baking tray.

Bake for 20 minutes at 155 degrees Celsius convection or 175 degrees Celsius conventional oven.

Allow to cool on a rack, and while cookies are still slightly warm, dust with icing sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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