Best 4 Vanille Kipferl Ii Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Vanille Kipferl, a traditional Austrian Christmas cookie renowned for its delicate, crescent-shaped form and captivating vanilla aroma. These delightful treats, also known as Viennese Crescents, are meticulously crafted with a combination of rich butter, ground hazelnuts, confectioners' sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract. Experience the culinary artistry of three enticing variations presented in this article: the classic Vanille Kipferl, the charming Chocolate-Dipped Vanille Kipferl, and the elegant Pistachio Vanille Kipferl. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring an unforgettable and delightful holiday baking experience.

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VANILLEKIPFERL (AUSTRIAN VANILLA CRESCENT COOKIES)



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Popular throughout Europe, these shortbread cookies are of Austrian origin and their vanilla-infused flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture are sure to win you over!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter (, softened at room temperature)
2 large egg yolks
4 ounces (about 1 cup) ground walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts ((see blog post for more info))
1 package (1 1/2 teaspoons) vanilla sugar
(see pictured instructions in post on how to make your own vanilla sugar)
3/4 cup powdered sugar (aka confectioner sugar)
small pinch of salt
For Dusting:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 packet (1 1/2 teaspoons) vanilla sugar

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and knead until thoroughly combined. Unless you're using the egg yolks the dough will be pretty dry and flaky, like shortbread cookie dough. Shape the dough into a log and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut off small pieces of the dough and shape them into crescents. Place the crescents onto a non-stick or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes (depending on the size of the crescents) or until the edges begin to turn golden.
  • Combine the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Let the cookies sit for one minute and then use a sifter to dust them with the vanilla-powdered sugar while they're still hot. Let the cookies cool completely and then give them a second dusting.
  • Stored in an airtight container in a cool place, these cookies will keep for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 3 g

VANILLEKIPFERL



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Vanilla cookie crescents make the perfect German Christmas treat!

Provided by Marianne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 2h40m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups almond flour
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 ¼ sticks unsalted butter, softened
3 large egg yolks
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 vanilla beans

Steps:

  • Stir all-purpose flour, almond flour, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl. Add butter and egg yolks; knead by hand until a smooth dough forms.
  • Divide dough into quarters and form each piece into a rectangle. Wrap each rectangle in plastic wrap. Chill dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
  • Place 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar in a food processor. Cut each vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape seeds from each half with the back of the knife; add to the sugar. Pulse until seeds are evenly dispersed. Pour vanilla sugar into a shallow bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut 1 portion of dough into 6 equal pieces, keeping remaining dough chilled. Roll each piece evenly into a 1/2-inch-thick log on a lightly floured surface. Cut each log crosswise into 2-inch pieces and gently roll or pinch ends of each piece into points. Arrange cookies on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly golden but tops are still pale, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Roll warm cookies in the vanilla sugar, brushing off excess sugar. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, baking in batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

VANILLE KIPFERL II



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The vanille kipferl originated in Austria, and they are also very popular in Switzerland and Germany. The kipferl become even yummier after 2 to 3 days...but only for those who can resist long enough. If desired, the two ends of the kipferl can be dipped in warm chocolate and then left to cool.

Provided by Maya McNally

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Austrian

Time 1h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
1 ¼ cups ground almonds
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the size of small peas and mix in with your hands.
  • Mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, the egg, 3 teaspoons of vanilla sugar, and ground almonds into the flour mixture. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into several parts. Roll each section of dough into logs approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut the logs into 1-inch pieces, and bend the pieces into a crescent shape (just like a croissant). Place the kipferl on the baking sheet and chill them for 15 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Combine 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar and toss to mix.
  • While still warm, carefully remove kipferl from the baking sheet and dip them in sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

VANILLEKIPFERL



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A trick for making vanilla icing sugar is to place of couple of vanilla bean pods in a jar with icing sugar and a couple of weeks later the icing sugar will be well sented with vanilla.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30-35 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

150 g butter
210 g flour
80 g hazelnuts, ground
80 g icing sugar
1 egg
60 g icing sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160C.
  • Sieve the flour into a large bowl.
  • Cut the cold butter into small pieces and rub into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add icing sugar, hazelnuts and the egg.
  • To cool your hands plunge into cold water and quickly knead mixture into a dough. Chill for half an hour.
  • Take a portion of dough and roll into sausages about 3cm in diametre then cut into 1cm wide discs. Then roll this into another sausage shape and form into a crescent. Place on lined biscuit tray and continue with the rest of the dough.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until very light gold in colour.
  • While they are baking mix the icing sugar and the vanilla sugar. Soon as the biscuits come out of the oven roll them in the icing sugar mix. Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 38.1, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, ensure all your ingredients are measured and prepped. Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Use high-quality vanilla: The vanilla flavor is the star of these cookies, so use the best quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste you can find.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake them until they are just set and the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Dust with powdered sugar: After the cookies have cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for a classic and elegant look.

Conclusion:

Vanillekipferl cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas or any special occasion. With their delicate vanilla flavor and crescent shape, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie to bake, give Vanillekipferl a try. You won't be disappointed!

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