Vanilla Kifli Cookies

Here’s a classic Vanilla Kifli (Vanillekipferl) cookie recipe—simple, traditional, and perfect for holidays 🍪✨

Vanilla Kifli Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (60 g) ground almonds or walnuts

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For coating

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract mixed into the sugar

Instructions

1. Mix dough
   Combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
   Add flour and ground nuts; mix until a soft dough forms.

2. Chill
   Wrap dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes (helps with shaping).

3. Shape
   Roll small pieces into short logs and bend into crescent (kifli) shapes.

4. Bake
   Place on a lined baking sheet.
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.

5. Coat
   While cookies are still warm (not hot), gently roll them in vanilla sugar.

6. Cool
   Let cool completely—they become tender and melt-in-your-mouth.

Tips

• Handle gently—they’re delicate.

• Store in an airtight container; flavor improves after a day.

• You can substitute hazelnuts for almonds for a richer taste.

If you’d like, I can share a 3-ingredient version, a vegan option, or explain why these cookies are traditionally crescent-shaped