Kourabiedes are the beloved Christmas cookies of Greece, known for their rich, buttery flavor and delicate texture.
These almond-flavored shortbread cookies are a staple in Greek households during the holiday season.
And are often shared with family and friends as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year.
In this post, we’ll guide you through our authentic Kourabiedes recipe, which is easy to follow and yields delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for any holiday gathering.
Kourabiedes
Yield:
20
Prep Time:
1 hour
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Additional Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours
Kourabiedes is an all times classic Christmas cookies that you will find them in every Greek home in Greece but also in many Greek homes around the world. And here is its most traditional recipe for anyone that wants to try to make them at home.
Ingredients
- 250 gr sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 gr baking powder
- 225 gr butter
- 30 gr confectioners’ sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 30 ml brandy
- 3 ml vanilla extract
- 70 gr finely chopped blanched almonds
- 36 whole cloves
- 200 gr confectioners’ sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Sift flour with baking powder.
- Set aside.
- Beat the butter and gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla.
- Beat again until very light.
- Stir in the almonds.
- Add the flour gradually while continue blending.
- Mix to form a soft, smooth dough.
- Chill for 30 minutes or until it can be handled easily.
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (325 degrees F).
- Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes.
- Place 2 cm apart on an ungreased cooking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light… but do not brown.
- Cool on rack.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 102mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g