Vanilla crescent cookies (Vanillekipferl)

Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescent cookies)

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These Austrian cookies are a little like shortbread with added almond in the dough and a delicate vanilla flavor. They melt-in-your-mouth and are perfect for a festive cookie plate.

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Cream together the butter and sugar

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Add other ingredients and form dough

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Form dough into crescents

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Bake!

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Dust with vanilla sugar

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Perfect to enjoy during the festive season (or whenever you want to make an excuse!) Get the full recipe

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