They are one of the most popular Christmas cookies of all: vanilla crescents. We reveal how you can bake them quickly and easily yourself.
So, already in the Christmas spirit? We think it’s definitely time to start baking your own cookies. And the ones that should definitely not be missing are the ever-popular vanilla crescents. They are THE classic Christmas cookie and taste so deliciously nutty and melt in the mouth.
Ingredients :
- 250g / 2 cups Plain Flour
- 100g / 1 cup Ground Almonds
- 80g / 2/3 cup Caster Sugar (Granulated Sugar)
- 200g / 14 tbsp Cold Butter
- 1 sachet Vanilla Sugar or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Coating:
- 100g / 1 cup Icing Sugar (Confectioner’s Sugar)
- 1 sachet Vanilla Sugar
How to make German Vanilla Crescent:
- Knead all the ingredients for the croissants well with the dough hook of a hand mixer or with your hands until a homogeneous dough is formed.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten with your hands and place in the fridge for about half an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) top/bottom heat 160°C (320°F). Then roll the dough halves on a lightly floured work surface into rolls about the thickness of a pencil.
- Cut small pieces four to five centimeters long from the rolls and shape them into crescents. Place the vanilla crescents on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Turn the cooled crescents in powdered sugar and enjoy.
Bon Appétit!
