Vanille Hoernchen German Christmas Cookies
Transport your taste buds straight to a traditional German Christmas market with Vanille Hoernchen, delicate crescent-shaped cookies that embody holiday cheer. These buttery, crumbly delights are made with ground almonds for a rich, nutty flavor and infused with the warm essence of vanilla. Dusted generously with vanilla sugar while still warm, each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of prep time, these festive cookies are a must-have on your holiday dessert table. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, Vanille Hoernchen are a timeless treat that bring the spirit of Christmas to every bite. Keywords: Vanille Hoernchen recipe, German Christmas cookies, holiday baking, crescent cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Ground almonds
- 80 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 50 grams 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, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, mix the ingredients until they resemble fine crumbs.
Add the vanilla extract and knead the mixture quickly into a smooth dough. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the cookies tender.
Divide the dough into small portions, roughly the size of a tablespoon. Roll each portion into a log and then shape it into a crescent (moon) shape.
Place the shaped crescents onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie as they will spread slightly during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as the cookies should remain light in color.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 5 minutes. While still warm, carefully dust them generously with vanilla sugar. Handle gently as they can be fragile while warm.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container to preserve their delicate texture.
Serve the Vanille Hoernchen with a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy their buttery, nutty, and vanilla-infused goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
