This is my Grandma's cookie recipe she made when she worked at a bakery in Germany before WWII. She moved to the US after the war and passed this cherished recipe on to her children and grandchildren. For pictorial instructions check out my blog: http://www.perfuzion.com/german-kipfels/
Provided by Schooter
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 85 cookies, 85 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Put flour on counter.
- Make hole in the middle to put other ingredients.
- Add yeast, water, salt, vanilla, sugar, eggs, baking powder and butter to middle of flour.
- Knead dough until all ingredients are mixed. (Alternatively, use Kitchenaid with paddle blade to combine ingredients. First cream together butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; whisk together dry ingredients and add to wet alternating with water.).
- Roll a fourth of the dough out on to the counter to 1/8" thickiness (Make sure the dough is rolled very thin).
- Cut dough into 3x3 inch squares using a pizza cutter.
- Put 5 chocolate chips in the middle.
- Roll dough from corner. Cookie should look like a crescent roll. Make sure to pinch the dough together so they don't unroll when cooking.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool for ~10 minutes.
- Roll in powdered sugar using a zip lock bag.
- Put cookies in container/ziplock and store in the freezer for best taste.
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Faith Afolabi
[email protected]I love the crescent shape of these kipfels. They're so festive.
Joe Wilson
[email protected]These kipfels are the perfect way to end a meal.
Naima Sherps
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these kipfels would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious!
Wells David
[email protected]These kipfels are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Mark On keys
[email protected]I'm going to make these kipfels again and again. They're that good.
ayman mofreh
[email protected]These kipfels are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Sabbir Ahmed Robin
[email protected]I've never had kipfels before, but I'm glad I tried them. They're delicious!
TM GAMER 7
[email protected]These kipfels are so good, I could eat them every day.
Eberechukwu Kingsley
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these kipfels without any problems. They turned out great!
Afrin Jannat
[email protected]These kipfels are the perfect addition to any cookie platter. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Zakir Kamil
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but the end result was worth it. These kipfels are delicious!
Traci Hinton
[email protected]These kipfels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.
Muhammad Usama Bhatti
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these kipfels. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Veronica Mutangara
[email protected]These kipfels are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
hassan mughals
[email protected]I've been making these kipfels for years and they're always a favorite. The dough is so versatile and can be filled with anything from jam to chocolate to nuts.
Tony Lee
[email protected]These kipfels were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.