KOURAMBIETHES

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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

1 cup blanched almonds
2 cups butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
3 tablespoons whiskey or orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Additional confectioners' sugar

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.

Bulbul Khan Alyani
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These kourambiethes are the perfect cookie for any holiday party.


Uzain Jani
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I made these kourambiethes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Thembeka Ntsabo
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These kourambiethes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion.


Daisy Cakes
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I've been making these kourambiethes for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Abir hassan
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These kourambiethes are the perfect cookie for any holiday party.


czEveryWeek
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I made these kourambiethes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Marouane Bahi
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These kourambiethes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion.


Harriet Scott
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I love these kourambiethes! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Malikabubakr Malikabubakr
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These kourambiethes are the perfect holiday cookie. They're buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and they're always a hit with everyone who tries them.


XxFsSlayerXx
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I've been making these kourambiethes for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Brock Dodson
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These kourambiethes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Oppong Samuel
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I made these kourambiethes for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


U M A I R - YT YT
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These kourambiethes are the best I've ever had! They're so buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.