Vanilla Crescent Cookies
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Vegetarian German

Vanilla Crescent Cookies

Delicate German-style vanilla crescent cookies with a tender, buttery crumb and finely ground almond richness. Rolled in vanilla sugar while warm, they become especially fragrant as they cool.

47 min 12 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined and no clumps remain.
2
Mix the softened butter and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the dry mixture in two additions and mix just until a soft dough forms; do not overwork it.
3
Divide the dough into two logs, wrap, and rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, until firm but still easy to shape. Heat the oven to 175°C and line two baking sheets with parchment.
4
Divide the chilled dough into portions of about 14 g each, roll each portion into a short rope with tapered ends, and bend it into a crescent. Place the crescents 3 cm apart on the prepared sheets.
Unbaked vanilla crescent cookies shaped on a parchment-lined baking sheet. AI-generated image
5
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating once, until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain pale. Do not let the bottoms become dark.
Freshly baked vanilla crescent cookies with pale centers and lightly golden edges. AI-generated image
6
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 3 minutes. Combine the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar, then gently coat the warm crescents and transfer them to a rack to cool completely before storing.

Why this recipe works

Almonds add richness and a delicate sandy texture, while a short chill keeps the butter-based dough firm enough to shape into defined crescents. Rolling the warm cookies in vanilla sugar helps the coating adhere without melting into the crumb.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, with parchment between layers.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat; allow stored cookies to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition / serving

340kcal
4.35 gprotein
37.28 gcarbs
19.73 gfat
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Published 10 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026