Greek Wedding Cookies
Delightfully crumbly and coated in a snowy blanket of powdered sugar, Greek Wedding Cookies are a celebration of flavor and tradition. Also known as Kourabiedes, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are made with buttery dough enriched by aromatic almond and vanilla extracts, then studded with finely chopped almonds for a delicate crunch. Perfectly golden and irresistibly tender, each cookie is rolled in powdered sugar while still warm to achieve their iconic sweet finish. Quick and simple to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields 24 servings of festive joy, ideal for holidays, weddings, or any occasion that calls for a touch of Mediterranean charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until well-combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing on low speed, just until the dough starts to come together.
Fold in the finely chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, shape the dough into small, round balls or crescent shapes, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and just starting to turn a light golden color on the bottom. Avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, generously coat them in powdered sugar by rolling them gently in a shallow dish filled with 1 cup of powdered sugar.
Place the cookies on a serving platter or in an airtight container, layering them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.6 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*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.
