Best 3 Kourambiethes Recipes
Indulge in the delectable world of Kourabiethes, traditional Greek Christmas cookies that capture the essence of the festive season. These melt-in-your-mouth delights, often referred to as "Snowballs," are characterized by their crescent shape, delicate crumbly texture, and generous coating of powdered sugar. Originating from the Byzantine era, Kourabiethes have become an integral part of Greek culinary heritage and hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of three distinct Kourabiethes recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. Embark on a culinary journey as we unravel the secrets behind creating these delectable cookies, ensuring they become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
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KOURAMBIETHES
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including Christmas.-Carol Dale, Greenville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place almonds in an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes, stirring several times. When cool, process in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, whiskey or juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and reserved almonds; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 3-in. logs. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; shape into crescents. Bake at 350° until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 14-18 minutes. , Carefully roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g 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
KOURAMBIETHES
Make and share this Kourambiethes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mikamouse
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 80-100 cookies, 90 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix sugar, Crisco & butter until fluffy. Add eggs & beat well. Mix baking soda with lemon juice in a glass (it will fizz) & pour into mixture.
- Add ouzo & mix. Add baking powder to flour & add flour gradually to the mixture. Mix in almonds.
- Use cookie cutters or shape into circles & crescents.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until light brown.
- Remove & cool. Sprinkle with powder sugar by layering bottom of pan with sifted powdered sugar. Place cookies in pan & sift more sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially butter. This will ensure that your cookies have a rich, flavorful taste.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them to bake evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before dusting them with powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Kourabiedes are a delicious and festive Greek cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new holiday cookie recipe, be sure to give kourabiedes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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