Vanilla Half-Moons

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6

Fluffy Vanilla Half-Moons with a Sweet Almond Flavour

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

193

Sugar

15g

Fat

12g

Vanilla Half-Moons are crescent-shaped cookies originating from Germany/ Austria region. They are usually enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. The cookie gets its name from the crescent shape and the sweet vanilla flavour. These Vanilla Half-Moon cookies can be a great gift idea for special occasions. The cookies are very easy to make with a few common ingredients. The cookie dough is prepared by using butter, granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla bean, all-purpose flour, and ground almonds are added to the batter. The dough is then shaped into crescent shapes, baked, and then rolled in a confectioners' sugar that makes them look stunning and sweet to eat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
2.	Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolks in a mixing bowl.
3.	Scrape the seeds from 1.5 vanilla beans into the mixture.
4.	Add flour and ground almonds to the mixture, and beat until all ingredients are incorporated.
5.	Place the confectioners' sugar in a separate bowl.
6.	Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then shape them into crescents, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
8.	Roll hot cookies in the confectioners' sugar until they're completely covered. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

PROS

These cookies are soft, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

They have a sweet, subtle vanilla flavour, and a delightful almond crunch.

A perfect afternoon snack with your favourite hot or cold beverage.

The recipe is easy to make with a limited number of ingredients.

CONS

This recipe uses confectioners’ sugar for rolling the cookies which may result in high sugar intake.

The almond flavour and texture could be overpowering for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vanilla contains essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which can help maintain healthy blood pressure.
Almonds are high in healthy fats, protein and fibre, which helps in improving heart and digestive health.
Confectioners’ sugar can elevate blood sugar levels if consumed in large amount.

	3/4 cup butter , softened
	1/2 cup white sugar
	2 egg yolks
	1 1/2 vanilla beans , divided
	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup ground almonds
	2 cups confectioners ' sugar for rolling