GREEK BUTTER COOKIES

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When I was little I used to live next to a Greek family, who would make these cookies year round, and give tins of them to neighbors around Christmas.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Blend in the flour to form a dough. you may have to knead by hand at the end. Take about a teaspoon of dough at a time and roll into balls, logs or 'S' shapes. Place cookies 1 to 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and firm. Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

dissanayaka gedara
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I love these cookies! They are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


jackie sullivan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Enea Aurica
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I made these cookies with my grandmother and she loved them. They reminded her of her childhood.


siwelile zulu
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These cookies are so buttery and flavorful. I love the anise flavor.


Anaza Peter
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I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a hit. They are a classic recipe that everyone loves.


KF ABIR
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out quickly. Everyone loved them.


Kondwani Chimombo
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They are festive and delicious.


Maja Tasin
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I dipped these cookies in melted chocolate and they were even better!


Rickdale Robinson
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I used a cookie press to make these cookies and they turned out beautifully.


Angela Algu
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.


Rana Muhammad Asif
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a lot of fun. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and cut out the cookies.


Shawn Singh
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the buttery flavor.


Toheeb Ayobami
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They are a family favorite.


Jyothi Jose
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jewells Huizar
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These cookies are amazing! They are so buttery and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


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