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Soft vanilla crescents generously dusted with icing sugar
Crumbly walnut crescents rolled in vanilla icing sugar, a festive favourite.

Vanilla Crescents

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret of the Christmas 'snow crescent' is the shortbread-like crumbly dough, which requires cold butter and the natural oil content of ground walnuts. It must not be kneaded for long, as the warmth of your hands will melt the butter, resulting in a tough, greasy dough after baking. Rolling them in vanilla sugar while hot creates a sweet, fragrant crust.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 42 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray with baking parchment
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Nuts (Walnuts)
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, nuts, and icing sugar. Rub in the cold butter with quick movements, then knead together.

Tip: Use a food processor to rub it in so you don't overheat it with your hands.
2 ✓

Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the butter to firm up again, so the dough holds its shape.
3 ✓

Form small logs, bend into crescent shapes, and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.

Tip: Don't place them too close together; they will expand slightly.
4 ✓

Bake at 180°C until pale (approx. 10-12 minutes). Do not let them brown; they should remain pale!

Tip: If the ends start to brown, remove immediately.
5 ✓

While still warm (but not piping hot), roll them in vanilla sugar.

Tip: The heat melts the sugar slightly onto the surface, providing the aroma.

Recipe FAQ

It spread in the oven. Why?
There was too much butter, or you didn't chill the dough before shaping.
It broke when coating.
You tried to move them while too hot, or you baked them too long and they dried out.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Plain flour
  • 200 g Butter (cold!)
  • 100 g Ground walnuts
  • 100 g Icing sugar
  • 2 packs Vanilla sugar (for coating)
  • 1 pinch Salt