Crispy Almond Cookies
10 servings
60 minutes
Crispy almond cookies are a refined dessert of Austrian cuisine, inspired by traditional pastry techniques. Its delicate dough, enriched with butter and ground almonds, gives the baked goods a subtle nutty aroma and delightful taste. A light sweetness with vanilla notes makes the cookies an ideal complement to morning coffee or evening tea. A characteristic feature of this treat is its crunchy texture and horseshoe shape, symbolizing luck and the coziness of home atmosphere. Baked to a golden crust, it becomes an integral part of festive treats and cozy gatherings. The simplicity of preparation and noble taste make these cookies a favorite choice for those who appreciate refinement in baking.
1
In a mixing bowl, combine soft butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla sugar. Whip the mixture with a dough attachment until it lightens.
- Butter: 400 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
2
Grind the nuts in a blender or coffee grinder, add to the butter mixture. Add the nuts to the dough and beat until smooth. Transfer the dough to a bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Ground almonds: 200 g
3
Take out the dough, divide it into pieces of 20 grams. Prepare a baking tray and put sugar in a convenient container for coating.
- Sugar: 200 g
4
Form the strips and coat one side in sugar. Shape the strips into horseshoe cookies. Place them on a baking sheet with a distance of 2-3 cm apart. The sugared side should be on top. Bake for 6 minutes at 200 degrees and another 6 minutes at 150.
- Sugar: 200 g