Vanilla Crescents (Vanille Kipferl)

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   Preheat the oven to 160C.

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   Combine flour with ground almonds and mix with soft butter till smooth.

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   Add sugar and salt.

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   Form a long strand about 1 1/2 inches thick by rolling the dough.

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   Cut into 2 inch pieces.

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   Taper the ends and form into crescents.

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   Put on an ungreased cookie sheet.

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   Bake on middle rack for about 12 minutes until golden brown.

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   Let cool for about 2 minutes on the sheet.

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    Remove and carefully toss them individually in a bowl with vanilla sugar to cover them completely (do this while they are still warm!

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    Makes for delicate crescents with a subtle flavor.

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