Christmas recipe

Vanilla crescents with Nutella^® hazelnut spread

Name: Vanilla crescents with Nutella® hazelnut spread
Prep time: 100 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 whole vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes and softened; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup almond flour; 2/3 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread

Easy

1 h 40 min

By the Nutella® Team

Vanilla crescents with Nutella® hazelnut spread

INGREDIENTS for 16 cookies

1 whole vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes and softened
3 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup almond flour
2/3 cup Nutella^® hazelnut spread

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METHOD

STEP 1

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife; scrape out seeds or use vanilla extract if desired.
STEP 2

In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla seeds/extract; stir in flour and almond flour until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
STEP 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Take small amount of dough and roll into crescent shape; place on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining dough to make 16 cookies.

Bake on center rack for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven; let cool completely on baking sheet.
STEP 4

Meanwhile, scoop Nutella^® hazelnut spread into a small bowl set over small pan of boiling water; let stand for about 5 minutes or until softened. Dip half of each cookie into Nutella^® hazelnut spread; let stand for about 20 minutes or until cool.