Austrian Christmas Cookies | Vanillekipferl, Butterkeks and Whiskeykugeln | Traditional, but not

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 sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts offer similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Fold in ground almonds until evenly distributed.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

Shape the dough into small crescent shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.

Dust the warm cookies with powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens