Patricia's Viennese Crescents
Patricia's Viennese Crescents is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Using a small, sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionUsing a small, sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small bowl.
Discard the pod.
Add 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar and use a mortar or the back of a spoon to pound and mix them together.
Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and stir to combine.
Cover and let stand at least 1 hour.
DO AHEAD: Vanilla sugar can be made ahead and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, indefinitely.
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and a second rack in the lower third then preheat to 350°F.
Using a food processor, grind the walnuts into a chunky paste then transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Add the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Add the flour in 3 batches and stir until a smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, shape heaping tablespoons of dough into 3- to 4-inch-long ropes, tapering the ends.
Curve each rope into a crescent shape.
Transfer to a baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
Bake, switching the cookies between the upper and lower racks about halfway through baking, until light golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Let the cookies cool 2 to 3 minutes then carefully roll them in vanilla sugar and place on racks to cool completely.
Continue baking cookies on cooled baking sheets.
DO AHEAD: The cookies can be baked ahead and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
