UN KURABIYESI - MELT IN THE MOUTH TURKISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES!

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In North Africa & the Middle East are many variations of the humble shortbread, they all go by different names but are all very similar in taste & appearance. This Turkish recipe is very similar to my favourite Algerian shortbread called Ghraybia. I also like to make these using 2 cups of Self Rising flour (omitting the baking powder) & to use a mix of 3 tbsp ghee plus margarine to make 2 cups (when doing this I omit the vanilla as I like to taste the sweetness of the ghee).

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups flour
1 cup icing sugar (split into 2 half cups) or 1 cup confectioners' sugar (split into 2 half cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 160c.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream 1/2 a cup of the icing sugar, the butter & the vanilla.
  • Sift the flour and the baking powder, slowly add to the creamed butter. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
  • One thoroughly combined, roll a teaspoonful of the dough at a time into balls. Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment or baking paper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, they should be cooked through - firm - but remain pale in colour.
  • Dust the shortbread straight from the oven with some of the remaining icing sugar (sieved).
  • Allow to cool, then just before serving dust again with the rest of the icing sugar.

Kagiso Moan
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Mohammed Feiswal
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They are the perfect after-school snack.


Troy Luckey
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Haker Haker
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I love the fact that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Levina Shirima
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These cookies are so versatile. You can add any flavorings or toppings you like.


fahad lodhra
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Adeel SoNu
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These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. They are so satisfying and delicious.


Amaan Ali
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I love the way these cookies melt in your mouth. They are so light and airy.


Young Kaos
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Manovibes
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I have made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They are a favorite of my friends and family.


Ariyan Sojib
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any tea party. They are so delicate and flavorful.


Ray X
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so soft and buttery.


Abdullah Farooqi
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These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making these again.