Kourabieldes Greek Cookies
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Kourabiedes, traditional Greek almond cookies that are as delicious as they are festive. These buttery, crumbly treats are delicately flavored with vanilla and almond extracts, studded with finely chopped almonds for texture, and generously coated in powdered sugar for their signature snowy appearance. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness, these cookies are easy to prepare in just 40 minutes and make a stunning addition to any holiday platter or afternoon tea. Whether shaped into classic crescents or simple rounds, Kourabiedes are a celebration of Greek culinary tradition that will leave everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Blanched almonds, finely chopped or ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened butter with 60 grams of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add in the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the finely chopped or ground blanched almonds until evenly distributed.
Take small portions of the dough (about a tablespoon each) and shape them into small balls or crescent shapes. Place them about 1-2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, generously coat them in powdered sugar. Place a few cookies at a time in a bowl filled with the powdered sugar (150 grams) and gently roll them until fully covered.
Store the cookies in an airtight container. They can be enjoyed immediately or left to develop their flavors further for a day or two.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.9 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.4 g | 597% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 852 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.4 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1029 mg | 22% | |
*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.
