Vanillekipferl

Vanillekipferl are one of the most recognizable Christmas cookies in Germany and other parts of Europe. These cookies are a particular favorite in my family. My mother uses the traditional ground almonds, which are listed in this recipe, but my aunt’s specialty is to prepare them with ground hazelnuts instead. Give the hazelnuts a try if that flavor is preferred over almonds or create a mixture of ground almonds and ground hazelnuts. This dough needs thirty minutes to rest in the ref