Vanillakipferl or Vanilla Crescents generally aren’t the first cookie people think of when searching for a traditional German Christmas cookie recipe. It’s not spiced like a Lebkuchen or topped jam like Spitzbuben. Instead, the recipe is an excellent example of how a few simple ingredients can come together to make flavorful magic. These rich and delicious cookies are made from…
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Vanilla Sugar Recipe- A German Kitchen Essential
Many German Baking recipes call for Vanille Zucker or Vanilla Sugar. Because recipes in the United States generally use Vanilla Extract, you won’t find Vanilla Sugar in your average grocery store. While you CAN substitute one for the other, it isn’t quite the same thing, and buying the packets from Germany can get expensive if you are a frequent baker.…