KOURAMBIATHES (GREEK COOKIES)

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A traditional Greek shortbread cookie. Adds a good flavor to any holiday!

Provided by Becky Marti

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons anise extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter, egg yolk and anise extract until light. Stir in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and flour until blended.
  • Shape dough into crescents and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven just until bottoms and edges begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Dust heavily with confectioners' sugar before they are completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 82.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Katrina Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Fre drick
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tre Ashley
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Lucy Bartlett
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I've never had kourambiethes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!


moni kosturi
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I made these cookies for a cookie swap and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


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


Gerald Crait
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just roll them out and cut them into shapes.


Tosin Esther
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The orange and cinnamon flavor in these cookies is amazing. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


555Tempz
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I love the crescent shape of these cookies. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Sharjeel Imtiaz
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


Amran Hshimi
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I've tried many different recipes for kourambiethes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are light and airy, and the orange and cinnamon flavor is perfect.


the bad guy yeet
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These cookies are easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They're always a hit at parties.


benito servin
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I made these cookies for my Greek friends and they loved them! They said they were just like the ones their grandmothers used to make. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Judy's Device
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These cookies are so delicious! They're buttery and crumbly, with a hint of orange and cinnamon. I love the crescent shape, too. They're perfect for a holiday party.