Kifli Crescent Cookies
Bring a touch of European charm to your holiday table with these delicate and buttery Kifli Crescent Cookies! Made with a rich dough of softened butter, finely ground walnuts, and a hint of vanilla, these traditional Hungarian treats are irresistibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Shaped into elegant crescents and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re as beautiful as they are flavorful. Perfect for festive gatherings or as an everyday indulgence, these cookies combine minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques, making them a must-try for bakers of all levels. Bake up a batch of Kifli Crescent Cookies in under 40 minutes and savor the timeless joy of this classic homemade dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams ground walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat together with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until it forms a soft dough. You may need to switch to using your hands to finish kneading the dough.
Fold in the ground walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Take a small amount of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a small log shape, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) long. Gently curve the ends to form a crescent shape.
Place each crescent onto the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar, coating them completely. Alternatively, you can sift powdered sugar over the cookies for a lighter coating.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.8 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.5 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
