Vanilla Crescents Vanilkove Rohlicky
Delight your taste buds with Vanilla Crescents, or Vanilkove Rohlicky, a classic Czech holiday cookie that melts in your mouth with every bite. These buttery, crumbly treats are made with a blend of finely ground almonds (or walnuts) and fragrant vanilla, creating a rich and nutty flavor profile that’s perfect for festive celebrations. Shaped into delicate crescents and coated in a snowy layer of powdered and vanilla sugar, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they're an easy yet impressive addition to your dessert table. Serve these irresistible confections alongside a warm cup of coffee or tea for a truly heartwarming experience. Perfect for cookie boxes, gift-giving, or savoring during holiday moments, Vanilkove Rohlicky is a must-try for anyone who loves traditional European baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Ground almonds (or walnuts)
- 70 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 pod (or teaspoon) Vanilla pod (or vanilla extract)
- 100 grams Powdered sugar for dusting
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground almonds (or walnuts), and powdered sugar.
If using a vanilla pod, split it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds (or vanilla extract, if using) to the dry mixture.
Add the unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, and mix everything together with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Take a small piece of dough (about the size of a walnut) and roll it between your hands into a short rope about 7–8 cm (3 inches) long. Shape the rope into a crescent and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the crescents slightly apart.
Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Be careful not to overbake them.
While the cookies are baking, mix the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar in a shallow bowl for dusting.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully roll them in the vanilla sugar mixture while still warm. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Vanilla Crescents in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.3 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.1 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.7 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1022 mg | 22% | |
*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.
