If you’re ready to get your hands a little messy in the kitchen, then this Nusskipferl Cookies recipe is for you. These nutty, buttery crescent cookies, filled with a delightfully chewy meringue, are worth every moment of flour-dusted counters and sticky fingers. Sure, it’s not the tidiest baking project, but isn’t that half the fun? The result is a plate of treats so delicious, they’ll make you forget all about the clean-up. Perfect for the holiday season—or anytime you’re in the mood for something truly special—these crescents are a celebration of flavour, texture and tradition.
Ingredients for around 25-30 cookies:
For the dough:
- 200 g pastry flour (plus a little extra for dusting)
- 4 g dried yeast powder
- 1 TBSP powdered sugar
- 1½ TBSP milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 125 g soft butter
Additionally:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 pinch of salt
- 125 g caster sugar
- 60 g ground walnuts
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
- 30 g chopped pistachios
Let’s bake Nusskipferl Cookies:
- Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the dried yeast, powdered sugar, milk, egg yolks and soft butter (cut into pieces), then knead into a smooth dough. Wrap in foil and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites with the salt. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar and continue whisking until the mixture gets glossy and forms peaks.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-assisted). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Halve the dough. Roll each half into a roll and then roll out into small rectangles (about 15 x 30 cm) on a floured surface. Spread half of the egg white mixture over each rectangle and sprinkle with half of the walnuts. Carefully roll up from the long side and lightly flatten.
- Use a glass with a thin rim to cut out crescent shapes (about 5 cm high). Place them on the prepared baking trays, ensuring adequate spacing.
- Mix the egg yolk with 1 tbsp water and brush over the crescents. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and bake for 12–15 minutes, checking occasionally.
Enjoy once cooled!
Original recipe: Land Idee
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Baking these cookies might leave your kitchen looking like a bit of a whirlwind hit, but one bite and you’ll realise it’s completely worth it. The nutty, buttery pastry paired with the chewy, sweet walnut filling is nothing short of divine. These cookies are perfect for sharing, gifting or just enjoying with a quiet cup of tea.
So, embrace the mess and the joy of creating something that’s not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a celebration of hands-on baking. Let us know if you give them a try—I’d love to hear how much you enjoyed the process (and the cookies)!
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