KOURABIEDES I

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Buttery Greek crescent shaped cookie.

Provided by Ceil Wallace

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons brandy
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
36 whole cloves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg yolk, brandy and vanilla. Beat again until very light. Stir in almonds.
  • Blend in flour mixture, mix to form a soft, smooth dough. Chill 30 minutes or until it can be handled easily.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent-shapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Insert whole clove into center of each. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light...do not brown. Cool on rack. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Hamsalim Adis
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth.


Abenaitwe Paul
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.


Allyssa Smith
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I'm not usually a fan of Greek desserts, but these cookies were amazing. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was incredible.


Justine Guluka
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're beautiful, delicious, and they always put a smile on people's faces.


Pooh DEZZY
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for chocolate chips. The cookies were still delicious, but I think I prefer the original version.


BM Kumawat
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


Super Saiyan Goku
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth the effort. They're the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.


Luman Ahmed
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies didn't look anything like the pictures. They were still tasty, but they weren't very pretty.


Barek Mia
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I've never had kourabiedes before, but I'm definitely a fan now. These cookies are so unique and flavorful.


Dj Hayes
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they always put a smile on my face.


Melek Pryvet
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts in cookies, but I really enjoyed the walnuts in these kourabiedes. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


ZA KO
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth.


Hp Dell
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but unfortunately the cookies didn't turn out well. They were too sweet and the texture was off.


Tukundane Jenina
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a party or potluck.


alamnisa nisa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. They didn't taste bad, but they weren't what I was hoping for.


ze DRIP
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These were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. The cookies were absolutely delicious and everyone loved them.


Godwin Tochukwu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were so beautiful and delicious, I couldn't stop eating them.


Miro Moon
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I'm not usually a fan of Greek cookies, but these kourabiedes were surprisingly good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was just right.


Nicholas Burton
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These cookies were amazing! The perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. I especially loved the hint of orange zest.


Seferina Rosario
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I have to say, these kourabiedes were a hit at my Greek Easter celebration! They were so delicious and addictive, everyone kept coming back for more.