Polish Vanilla Cookies (Ciasteczka Waniliowe)
Egg-free Polish vanilla cookies, or ciasteczka waniliowe, are crafted with ground walnuts and vanilla bean, making them a perfect Christmas treat.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl, then mix in vanilla bean seeds (or extract) and ground walnuts.
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Whisk flour and baking powder, then add to the butter mixture and combine. Incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if the dough is too dry.
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On parchment-lined sheets, portion dough into small balls, roll into pencil shapes, then form into crescents. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until golden.
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Combine confectioners' sugar and vanilla sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle over hot cookies on the pan.
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Cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.