Best 3 Greek Almond Shortbread Kourabie Recipes
**Introducing Kourabiedes: A Taste of Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies**
Kourabiedes, also known as Greek almond shortbread cookies, are a delightful and iconic treat that holds a special place in Greek cuisine. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are characterized by their rich, buttery flavor and delicate crumbly texture. Traditionally prepared during the festive season, kourabiedes are a staple of Greek Christmas and New Year celebrations, often served to guests and loved ones as a symbol of hospitality and goodwill.
Our collection of kourabiedes recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste and preference. From classic kourabiedes made with simple ingredients to variations that incorporate different flavors and textures, there's a recipe here for every home baker. Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe that stays true to the original, or a modern twist that adds a unique touch, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the irresistible world of Greek almond shortbread cookies. Get ready to indulge in the sweet and buttery goodness of kourabiedes, a timeless classic that will surely become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.
KOURABIEDES (GREEK BUTTER COOKIES)
I had to bake something from my heritage for school. So, I made this heavenly kourabiedes recipe. -Rebecca Sprague, St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually stir into butter mixture until blended (mixture will be crumbly). , Shape heaping tablespoons of dough into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool 15 minutes., Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Toss slightly cooled cookies in sugar; return cookies to wire rack to cool completely. , Toss cookies in sugar once more before serving. Store in an airtight container, adding any remaining confectioners' sugar to cover cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
KOURAMBIETHES (GREEK ALMOND SHORTBREADS)
I haven't made this recipe yet. It is posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006. The cookbook I found this recipe in says that Kourambiethes are a Christmas specialty in Greece. Prep time includes 1 hour refrigeration time.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 22 shortbreads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gently melt the butter over low heat in a small heavy-based saucepan; without stirring or shaking the pan. Carefully pour the clear butter into another container, leaving the white sediment in the pan to be discarded. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Grind the slivered almonds to a medium fine meal.
- In a bowl, sift the flour and baking powder together.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the chilled butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the icing sugar and combine well. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and ouzo and beat until just combined. Fold in the flour, ground almonds and the almond meal.
- Shape heaped tablespoons of mixture into crescents, place on the baking trays and bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly colored.
- Remove from the oven and dust liberally with icing sugar. Leave to cool on the trays for 10 minutes.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust the paper with icing sugar. Lift the warm biscuits onto this and dust again with the icicng sugar. When the biscuits are cool, dust them once again with the icing sugar before storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 7, Protein 2.6
GREEK ALMOND SHORTBREAD (KOURABIE)
Mary, a friends Greek neighbour, took the time to show us this recipe. It is a family recipe from her area of Greece. The actual dough has very little sugar as they are dusted heavily in icing sugar once cooked. These are very crunchy and has peices of almonds through out them. The shape is entirely upto the cook, just make sure they are not too large as they will burn on the outside and not cooked on the inside. The dough for each biscuit (cookie) should be the size of a large cherry.
Provided by cookingpompom
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 50-60 biscuits/cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 180oc (375 oF).
- In a large bowl beat the butter, oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and glossy. It will take about 5 - 7 minutes.
- Add in the flour and almonds. Start with a large wooden spoon and progress to clean hands until all is well mixed. The mixture will be quite dry.
- Roll peices of dough the size of a large cherry and flatten, or roll into a sausage and flatten slightly - or what ever suits your fancy.
- Place onto a lined tray, repeat until all the mixture is used (you should get 50 - 60 biscuits).
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 - 30 minutes depending on how you roll and flatten your biscuits. They should be nicely golden all over.
- Once out of the oven, liberally sift extra icing sugar over hot biscuit and leave to cool.
- Store in an air tight container with plenty of icing sugar.
- They will keep for up to 2 weeks in a dry and dark area.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and prevent them from becoming sticky.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Greek almond shortbread cookies, also known as kourabiedes, are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. Whether you are looking for a simple cookie recipe or a more elaborate one, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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