Vienna Crescents
Delightfully tender and buttery, Vienna Crescents are the perfect treat for any occasion. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crafted with a luxurious combination of ground almonds and creamy unsalted butter, creating a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the light sweetness of powdered and vanilla sugars. Shaped into elegant crescents and coated in a delicate sugary dusting, these cookies capture the essence of European baking tradition. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, they're an easy yet impressive addition to your dessert repertoire. Serve them alongside coffee or tea for an irresistible touch of sophistication during your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams ground almonds
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 10 grams vanilla sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold in the ground almonds to form a soft dough.
Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a walnut. Roll each portion into a small log and shape it into a crescent.
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave a little space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
While the cookies are baking, mix the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar in a shallow bowl.
Let the cookies cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, then gently toss them in the powdered sugar mixture until fully coated.
Transfer the coated cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.2 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.2 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*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.
