KOURAMBIATHES (GREEK COOKIES)
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
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
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Katrina Johnson
johnsonkatrina@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.
Fre drick
f.d@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tre Ashley
t79@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Lucy Bartlett
b-lucy@gmail.comI've never had kourambiethes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!
moni kosturi
kosturi_moni92@hotmail.frI made these cookies for a cookie swap and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Mohammed Osman
osman_m@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
Gerald Crait
g_crait4@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just roll them out and cut them into shapes.
Tosin Esther
esthert3@yahoo.comThe orange and cinnamon flavor in these cookies is amazing. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
555Tempz
555tempz27@hotmail.comI love the crescent shape of these cookies. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.
Sharjeel Imtiaz
sharjeel_i69@aol.comThese 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
ah@yahoo.comI'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
y_t33@hotmail.comThese 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
b@hotmail.frI 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
j93@yahoo.comThese 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.