Vanillekipferl
Delicate almond crescents rolled in vanilla sugar, a Christmas favourite across Germany and Austria.
- Time1 hr 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.09 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the butter into the flour, almonds and sugar to fine crumbs. Add the yolks and vanilla and press into a dough. Do not knead for long, or it gets tough.
- 2
Wrap and chill for 1 hour.
60 min - 3
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Line two trays.
- 4
Take hazelnut sized pieces, roll into 6 cm sausages with thinner ends, and bend into crescents on the trays.
- 5
Bake for 12 minutes, until just golden at the edges. Bake in batches if needed.
12 min - 6
Mix the icing sugar and vanilla paste together with a fork. Roll the crescents in it while still warm, then again when cold. They keep for 2 weeks.
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