German Vanilla Cookies
4 servings
30 minutes
German vanilla cookies are a true culinary masterpiece filled with the aroma of vanilla and almond. This dessert has deep roots in traditional German cuisine, where such sweets are often made for holidays and family celebrations. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these crescents are coated in sweet vanilla sugar that melts in your mouth, giving the cookie exquisite softness. A subtle almond flavor adds nobility to it, while the combination of creamy texture and slight crumbliness makes it a perfect complement to a cup of fragrant coffee or hot tea. Such cookies are often given as a small token of attention since their taste is associated with the coziness and warmth of home. Enjoy this German delicacy while creating a festive atmosphere in every bite!
1
Chop the almonds.
- Almond: 100 g
2
Knead the dough from all available ingredients.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Vanilla sugar: 20 g
- Salt: pinch
- Icing sugar: 75 g
- Margarine: 175 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
3
Roll it into thin strands the thickness of a finger.
4
Cut the cord into 5 cm long pieces. Roll into a crescent shape.
5
Cover the baking tray with parchment paper and place the crescents on it.
6
Bake for about 15 minutes at 175 degrees.
7
Cut the vanilla pods and scrape out the contents. Mix with sugar and sprinkle over the finished cookies.
- Vanilla pod: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 100 g
