Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies) Recipe

Name: Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1 vanilla bean; 100 g almonds, ground; 300 g flour; 2 egg yolks; 100 g sugar; 1 dash salt; 1/4 lemon, zest of; 200 g unsalted butter; DUSTING; 100 g caster sugar; 4 tablespoons vanilla sugar

Servings: persons

COOKIES
1 vanilla bean
100 g almonds, ground
300 g flour
2 egg yolks
100 g sugar
1 dash salt
1/4 lemon, zest of
200 g unsalted butter
DUSTING
100 g caster sugar
4 tablespoons vanilla sugar

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["Half the vanilla bean lenghtwise and scrap out the vanilla pulp. Grate lemon to get the peel.", "Sieve flour an put into food processor. Add vanilla pulp, grounded almonds, egg yolks, sugar, salt, lemon peel.", "Cut cold butter into pieces and add to flour mixture. Mix in food processor until dough has formed. Don't overmix.", "Take dough out of food processor and knead once or twice to form the dough.", "Wrap into clinge film and cool in the fridge for at least one hour. You can also leave it in the fridge over night.", "Preheat oven (180 c). Grease a baking tray.", "Take dough out of the fridge. Take a small portion of dough and form a roll of about 1 cm in diameter. Cut this roll into pieces of 6 cm.", "Shape these little rolls to make ""half moons"" or ""horseshoes"" (KIpferl).", "Bake cookies for about 15 minutes until light golden.", "Meanwhile mix mix caster sugar and vanilla sugar.", "Take cookies out of oven and let cool on rack. While still warm dust them with the vanilla-caster-sugar mixture.", "Keep them in an airtight container.", "NOTE: time to make does not include cooling time. Baking time is given for one tray. Custom yield is a guess.", "NOTE on Dusting: you can try other spices here. If you like cinnamon add some instead of vanilla. Or what is about cardamom or coriander. For a very different treat you could add cacoa and a bit of chili to it."]

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIES, 1 vanilla bean, 100 g almonds, ground, 300 g flour, and more.

Yes, Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies)

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