HOLIDAY KIPFERL COOKIE

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My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the last two weeks of December, we make them with the addition of dried cranberries and toasted pecans for Christmas time. -Brooke Maynard, Poughkeepsie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup blanched almonds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add flour, granulated sugar and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and water. Add to almond butter mixture, and pulse until dough forms. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 325°. Divide dough into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8-in. circle. Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries; lightly press into dough. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end; place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents., Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Carefully roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mustapha Inusah
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so light and flaky, and the powdered sugar coating just melts in your mouth. I will definitely be making these cookies again.


Might Man
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.


SONIA
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the delicate flavor and the melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Avir Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of these cookies. I found them to be a bit bland and dry. I think they need more flavor.


Sazzad sazzad
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These cookies are delicious! The dough is so easy to work with and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love that they are not too sweet, so you can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Raza Shah
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they look very impressive.


Steven Quilt
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. Next time, I will bake them for a shorter amount of time.


Chris art channel
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I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I love that they are not too sweet, so you can enjoy them without feeling overwhelmed.


Hajra Rehman
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These cookies are delicious! I love the delicate flavor and the melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Kamogelo Maledi
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so light and flaky, and the powdered sugar coating just melts in your mouth. I will definitely be making these cookies again.


Azmain Adil
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.


Moaiva Khan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the delicate flavor and the melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Giulia Leonardi
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I'm not a huge fan of these cookies. I found them to be a bit bland and dry. I think they need more flavor.


Qamrush Ishrat
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These cookies are delicious! The dough is so easy to work with and the cookies come out perfectly every time. I love that they are not too sweet, so you can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


saira samuel
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they look very impressive.


Md Mex
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. Next time, I will bake them for a shorter amount of time.


Md Tajul
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I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so light and flaky, and the powdered sugar coating just melts in your mouth. I love that they are not too sweet, so you can enjoy them without feeling overwhelmed.


Damaris Reyes
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Amazing! These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious. My family and friends loved them.


Yolands Yo,yo
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Holiday Kipferl Cookies are a traditional Austrian Christmas cookie that is light, flaky, and crescent-shaped. They are made with a simple dough of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, and flavored with vanilla and lemon zest. The cookies are then rolled