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Soft vanilla crescents generously dusted with powdered sugar.
Crumbly vanilla crescents, dusted with vanilla sugar, baked to a light golden color.

Classic Vanilla Walnut Crescents

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to these Christmas 'snow crescents' is the crumbly, shortbread-like dough, which requires cold butter and the natural oils from the ground walnuts. You mustn't overwork the dough, or the heat from your hands will melt the butter, resulting in a tough, greasy cookie. 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 sheet with parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nut
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, walnuts, and powdered sugar. Cut the cold butter into the mixture using quick movements, then knead together.

Tip: Use a food processor for cutting in the butter to avoid overheating it with your hands.
2 ✓

Wrap in plastic wrap 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 them into crescent shapes, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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

Bake at 350°F (180°C) until pale (about 10-12 minutes). They shouldn't brown; keep them pale!

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

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

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

Recipe FAQ

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

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold!)
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 packets Vanilla Sugar (or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 tsp vanilla extract for coating)
  • 1 pinch Salt