Greek Butter Cookies
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth perfection of Greek Butter Cookies, also known as Kourabiedes, a classic treat that’s as festive as it is flavorful. These delicate, crumbly cookies are made with rich unsalted butter, a hint of fragrant vanilla and almond extract, and studded with finely chopped blanched almonds for a satisfying crunch in every bite. The dough is carefully shaped into charming rounds or crescents, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a generous coating of powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy finish. Perfect for holiday celebrations or an everyday coffee companion, these authentic cookies strike a delightful balance between simplicity and decadence. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an easy yet impressive addition to your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 45 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 70 grams blanched almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 100 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, mixing gently each time until combined.
Fold in the finely chopped blanched almonds until evenly distributed in the dough.
Roll the dough into small balls or form crescent shapes (about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie) and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake them.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, generously dust them with powdered sugar until fully coated.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.7 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.0 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 488 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.6 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
