Easy Vanilla Crescent Cookies

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Originally from Austria, these buttery, crumbly crescent cookies are also popular in Germany and parts of Eastern Europe. Here's how to make them!

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Easy Vanilla Crescent Cookies

Originally from Austria, these buttery, crumbly crescent cookies are also popular in Germany and parts of Eastern Europe. Here's how to make them!

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What You'll Need

Cold Butter All-purpose Flour Ground Almonds Granulated Sugar Vanilla Extract Egg Yolk Powdered Sugar

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First, cut the cold butter into small pieces and place them into a mixing bowl.

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Also add the flour, ground almonds, sugar, vanilla extract and egg yolk to the bowl.

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Mix everything together with a pastry cutter or your hands. Then use your hands to press the dough together until it forms a ball. Don't overknead!

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Wrap the dough in cling film (or put it into a plastic bag) and place it in the fridge for at least one hour. Then take it back out and cut it into four pieces.

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Briefly knead the dough, then roll it out with your hands until it becomes a long “sausage” with a thickness of approximately 1/2 inch.

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Now cut the dough into 3-inch long pieces and shape them into crescents. Repeat these steps with the rest of the dough.

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Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 15-17 minutes.

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When the edges start to brown, remove the cookies from the oven and dust them in powdered sugar right away.

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And that's it - enjoy these vanilla crescent cookies! You can check out the full recipe for more detailed instructions and tips.