KOURABIEDES (GREECE): WALNUT SUGAR COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the walnuts until golden brown and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then chop about half of the nuts (you should have about 1/2 cup chopped). Pulse the remaining nuts in the food processor until finely ground (about 1/4 cup ground). Stir the flour, baking powder, salt and nuts together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In another medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg yolk, brandy and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture gets light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. At low speed, stir in the nut mixture to make a crumbly dough. Cover the bowl and set dough aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or coat with nonstick spray. With a tablespoon, scoop out 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls between the palms of your hands. Pinch the ends of the balls to make a football shape. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies set and start to brown, about 18 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle them lightly with the orange water. (If you don't have a brush, simply dip your fingers into the water and flick it over the cookies a few times.) Take care not to douse them, just enough for them to carry the scent of flowers. Put the confectioners' sugar in a bag, and add 5 to 6 of the warm cookies to it. Very gently toss the cookies to coat with sugar. Remove them from the bag and cool cookies on a rack. Repeat with remaining cookies. Serve. Busy baker's tips: Dough can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Baked cookies can be wrapped in plastic, then aluminum foil, for up to 2 weeks. To serve, let cookies come to room temperature before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
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Littbarski Cletus
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still taste good.
BD MUSIC
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnut cookies, but I really liked these. They're not too sweet and the walnut flavor is subtle.
Keyari Thomas
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Durgesh Diwana
[email protected]I love the texture of these cookies. They're so crumbly and melt in your mouth.
Krystle de Koevend
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed them.
Shayla Jonea
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out very well. They were too dry and crumbly.
Opara Obijuru
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves walnut cookies. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Javier Arrieta Tapia
[email protected]Overall, I'm happy with these cookies. They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Ryiker Wiseman
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time. They're not worth the effort.
Akram Qader
[email protected]I'm disappointed with these cookies. They're not as flavorful as I thought they would be.
Aarushi Lama
[email protected]These cookies are way too crumbly. They fall apart as soon as you touch them.
Demi Webb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as crumbly as I expected. They were still tasty, though.
dominick white
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Savanna Nortley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The walnut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Arya Miran
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Nepali shorts Bank
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!
MD Muktar hasan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicate and flavorful, and they're perfect for special occasions.
Jahangir Tareen
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time. They're also really versatile - I've made them with different nuts and spices, and they always turn out great.
Imtiaz Shdul
[email protected]These are the most delicious kourabiedes I've ever had. The walnut flavor is so rich and nutty, and the cookies are perfectly crumbly. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.