Hungarian Vanilla Crescent Cookies

🇭🇺 Hungarian Vanilla Crescent Cookies

(Vaníliás Kifli)

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120 g) ground walnuts (or almonds)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For Coating:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 packets vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla powder)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough
   In a bowl, mix flour, ground nuts, powdered sugar, and salt.
   Add softened butter and vanilla.
   Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Chill
   Wrap dough and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
3. Shape
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Take small pieces of dough, roll into short logs, and gently curve into crescent shapes.
   Place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden (do not overbake).
5. Coat
   While still warm, gently roll cookies in powdered sugar mixed with vanilla sugar.
   Let cool completely.

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💡 Tip

These cookies are even better after 1–2 days when the flavors settle — they melt in your mouth and are a Hungarian Christmas favorite 🇭🇺✨

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