Vanillekipferl Vanilla Crescents

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Vanillekipferl Vanilla Crescents, plated and ready to serve

Vanillekipferl are perhaps the most beloved of all German-Austrian Christmas biscuits, dusted in erythritol snow, the soul of German Christmas. Made traditionally with ground walnuts or almonds, they have a barely-set texture that crumbles in the most wonderful way, releasing a surge of vanilla and nut before dissolving entirely. This keto version uses almond flour and walnuts with powdered erythritol for the signature snowy finish.

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Ingredients for Vanillekipferl Vanilla Crescents

Vanillekipferl Vanilla Crescents

Delicate, crescent-shaped vanilla biscuits that dissolve on the tongue in a cloud of ground walnut and vanilla.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 150 g almond flour
  • 80 g ground walnuts
  • 100 g cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 60 g powdered erythritol + more for dusting
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder (or 1 vanilla pod scraped)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Mix almond flour, ground walnuts, erythritol, and salt. Rub in cold butter to breadcrumbs.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla. Bring together into a smooth dough. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Shape small portions into thin logs, bend into crescent shapes.
  • Bake 12–15 min until just set and barely golden — they should not brown.
  • Cool 5 min then roll in powdered erythritol while still warm. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • Walnuts contain ellagitannins alongside omega-3 ALA, compounds studied for their role in brain health.
  • Vanilla bean contains vanillin, a compound studied for its antioxidant properties.
  • The almond-walnut base provides a range of B vitamins important for nervous system function.
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