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Almond Crescent Cookies (Vanillekipferl) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups of Flour
2/3 cup of Powdered Sugar
1 Egg Yolk
1 Tbsp of Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp of Salt
1/2 lb of softened Unsalted Butter
1 1/2 cups of ground Raw Almonds
Directions:
Directions:
Mix all Dough Ingredients.

Knead in Mixing Bowl for 3-5 minutes. Form crumbly dough into a large ball
Cover dough balls and place in fridge for 1 hour.

Remove Dough from fridge and uncover. Form small (1-2 Tbsp) Balls of dough (will still be somewhat crumbly). Mold each small dough ball into a crescent shape. Carefully place crescent shaped cookies on greased baking sheet.

Bake Crescents 10-15 minutes at 350 F

Place still hot Crescents on a plate or dish dusted with Powdered Sugar
Liberally dust Crescents with more Powdered Sugar
Cool at room temperature
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Grandma Nedostup's father was German. This recipe was passed down from her mother to her.

 

 

 

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