Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 4

Delicious Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies recipe for the festive season

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

154

Sugar

11g

Fat

11g

Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies are a traditional Austrian cookie that's popular during the holiday season. These buttery, crumbly cookies are made with ground hazelnuts, which give them a unique nutty flavor. They are easy to make and are a perfect treat to be shared with friends and family. The cookie dough is shaped into crescents, which are then baked and dusted with a vanilla sugar mixture. These cookies can be enjoyed as an afternoon snack or as a dessert after a meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Sift together flour and salt.
3.	Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy.
4.	Mix in hazelnuts until well combined.
5.	Add the sifted flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
6.	Shape the dough into crescents and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes until set, then cool on a wire rack.
8.	Split a vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds out. Mix with sifted confectioner's sugar.
9.	Once the cookies are cool, dust with the vanilla sugar mixture.
10.

PROS

Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies are a perfect addition to any festive gathering or afternoon tea.

They are easy to make and taste deliciously buttery and nutty.

CONS

These crescent-shaped cookies are high in calories and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hazelnuts are a good source of healthy fats that can help improve heart health, brain function and reduce inflammation.
Other benefits include promoting healthy digestion, aiding weight loss and reducing the risk of some cancers.

	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup butter
	1 cup hazelnuts , ground
	1/2 cup sifted confectioners ' sugar
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
	1 vanilla bean