Recipe: Vanillekipferl - German/Austrian Vanilla Cookies

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.

Cream the butter in a mixing bowl.

Beat in egg yolks, baking powder, 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 3 tbsp vanilla sugar, and sugar.

Beat in ground almonds and flour until the dough begins to clump together.

Press the dough together and roll it into a log, then flatten it slightly.

Slice the dough into about ½ inch or 1 cm widths.

Form the pieces into crescent moon shapes or v-shapes.

Place them on a lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes.

Immediately toss the cookies in a mixture of powdered sugar and vanilla sugar or regular sugar after removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens