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Vanilin Kiflice

Cultural Context

Vanilin Kiflice, or Vanilla Crescents, are a beloved traditional Austrian cookie often enjoyed during the Christmas season. Their crescent shape and delicate vanilla flavor make them a festive favorite, symbolizing warmth and celebration. These cookies have gained popularity beyond Austria, with variations found in many European countries, each adding its unique twist.

AustrianATdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
140 g unsalted butter
280 g all-purpose flour
120 g powdered sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
40 g ground walnuts
2-3 tablespoons milk
vanilla sugar

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

1

Cut 140 g of unsalted butter off the block and add it to a mixing bowl.

2

Add 280 g of all-purpose flour to the bowl with the butter.

3

Mix on low to medium-low speed until the butter and flour are combined.

4

Add 120 g of powdered sugar, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk to the bowl.

5

Add 40 g of ground walnuts to the mixture.

6

Eyeball and add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to the bowl.

7

Mix until everything is combined, then switch to mixing by hand with a spatula.

8

Form the dough into a smooth ball and return it to the bowl.

9

Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F).

10

Line two baking trays with baking paper.

11

Take a walnut-sized piece of dough and roll it into a log shape on the baking paper.

12

Form the log into a crescent shape and place it on the baking tray.

13

Repeat until all dough is shaped into crescents and placed on the trays.

14

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until firm to the touch.

15

Dust the warm cookies with vanilla sugar using a fine mesh strainer.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking traysbaking paperfine mesh strainer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennutsdairyeggs

Also Known As

Vanilla CrescentsVanillekipferl

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