Vanillekipferl-Vanilla Crescents

I used to love when my mom would buy me those big tins of danish butter cookies. I try each and every kind, and then pick out my favorite. Before I knew it, that kind would be gone. What can I say, I know what I want. They might’ve been overly commercialized, but they were damn tasty.

I wanted to try a new kind of cookie, and so began my search for some kind Danish butter cookie. There were many to chose from, but I found a great recipe filled with cute pictures over at Delicious Days.

These cookies are called Vanillekipferl and are a yummy treat from across the seas. Originally from Vienna, Austria, the crescent shape of the cookie is a tribute to the Austrian armies victory over the Turkish forces way back when. Good ole Wikipedia, you never know what you can find there. This cookie is also a staple in Germany, and is a typical desert during the Christmas season there.

They are more biscuit like to me, with soft centers that melt in your mouth. And talk about a sugar high, that coating will cause your blood sugar to seriously spike. I tried to perfect the crescent shape, but they didn’t turn out as perfect as I wanted them to, but whatever. I particularly enjoy the almonds in the cookie. I grounded them up in the food processor first so they’d blend perfectly in with the flour. Can you see the pretty little almond flecks? So cute.

Recipe is here from a great blog, Delicious Days. These cute German cookies is a great holiday treat to add to your collection.