KOURABIETHES - GREEK BUTTER COOKIES
A recipe I found on Whippedtheblog.com. Here is what is stated about the cookies: "These Greek little balls of heaven are a Christmas special. My husband who is half Greek makes them every year. In the bakeries of Greece, the Kourabiethes are piled up high and deep and look like a mound of little snowballs. My trusty, old-school Greek cookbook reads, "Kourabiethes are the national cookies of the Greeks for Christmas and New Year's Day."
Provided by diner524
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter and 1 cup sugar until very light and fluffy. stir in egg yolk and brandy. Mix sifted flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Mix in the flour and baking powder a little at a time until dough no longer sticks to your fingers. If you are adding the almonds, chop them up into fine pieces. Mix them in while mixing in flour, accomodating for the extra ingredient and not letting the cookies get too dry. Knead well until dough is smooth and can easily be rolled into balls. Take small pieces of dough and shape into balls or small crescents. Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet or on a lightly greased sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until very light brown. While still warm, brush very lightly with orange flower or rose water. Roll in confectioner's sugar and set on a tray or plate. Use the remaining sugar to sift over top until well covered.
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Fatima Tanoli
[email protected]These cookies are too much work for the payoff. I wouldn't recommend them.
Ariadni Wastor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Isabel Mata
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Motaleb Hossain
[email protected]I've never had kourabiethes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!
malina ncf
[email protected]These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth every penny.
Atta Siam
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Cedric Shields
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Sofia Niazi
[email protected]I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth.
Adoyi Peter
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Tiron Tiron
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The nuts are finely ground so they don't overpower the other flavors.
Ahmed Amir
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're perfect for any special occasion.
Corban Schmid
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for kourabiethes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are light and fluffy and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Saeed Kamil
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Tanveer Zia
[email protected]I love the addition of the brandy in these cookies. It gives them a really unique flavor.
Jaydon Brown
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
vivian Kintu
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Pralhad Pandey
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the buttery, nutty flavor and the delicate texture.