How long does Walnut Moon Cookies take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Walnut Moon Cookies serve?

12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Walnut Moon Cookies vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

What do I need to make Walnut Moon Cookies?

50 grams Walnuts, 200 grams Butter, 85 grams Icing Sugar, 225 grams Maida, ½ Egg Yolk, ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Walnut Moon Cookies?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Walnut Moon Cookies?

About 246 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Walnut Moon Cookies

Name: Walnut Moon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 50 grams Walnuts; 200 grams Butter, Softened; 85 grams Icing Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder; ½ tsp Vanilla Essence; ½ Egg Yolk; 225 grams Maida; 1 pinch Baking Powder; As Needed Icing Sugar

35 min
not spicy
Serves 12

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Vanillekipferl · Veg + Egg · Sweets & Desserts, Cakes, Cookies & Bakes

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Walnut moon cookies, or vanillekipferl: butter dough with ground walnuts and cinnamon, baked as crescents. Makes 12, 35 minutes plus chilling, video.

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Christmas, Party

Ingredients

10 items

12 people

Walnuts50 grams
Butter, Softened200 grams
Icing Sugar85 grams
Salt1 pinch
Cinnamon Powder¼ tsp
Vanilla Essence½ tsp
Egg Yolk½
Maida225 grams
Baking Powder1 pinch
Icing SugarAs Needed

Contains: milk, egg, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 12 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 12 people
Energy	246kcal	2952kcal
Protein	2.8g	34g
Carbohydrate	22g	265g
Fat	17g	199g
Fibre	0.8g	9.6g
Sugar	7.2g	86g

Cookd masalas for walnuts

Method

1
Preheat an oven at 180°c.
2
Carefully pulse blend walnuts until powdered.
Walnuts
3
Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
ButterIcing Sugar
4
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
SaltCinnamon PowderVanilla EssenceEgg YolkMaidaBaking Powder
5
Cover it in cling wrap and rest the dough for 30 mins, refrigerated.
6
Roll out into roundels and into a log and bending them to form crescent moon shapes.
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 180C for 15-18 mins until lightly golden brown. Cool completely prior to serving and dust with icing sugar.
Icing Sugar

Before you start

How long does Walnut Moon Cookies take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Walnut Moon Cookies serve?: 12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Walnut Moon Cookies vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Walnut Moon Cookies spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Walnut Moon Cookies?: 50 grams Walnuts, 200 grams Butter, 85 grams Icing Sugar, 225 grams Maida, ½ Egg Yolk, ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Walnut Moon Cookies?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Walnut Moon Cookies?: About 246 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.