Fran’s Greek Butter Cookies

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 12

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies for your tea time

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

92 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

11g

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies are a traditional Greek recipe that has been passed down for generations. These cookies are a staple of Greek tea-time and often enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee or tea. They are simple to make but packed with flavor, thanks to the use of high-quality butter and walnuts. The cookies are soft and crumbly, with a nutty taste that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
2.	Beat in vanilla
3.	Gradually add flour and mix well.
4.	Add walnuts and water, mix well.
5.	Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7.	Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Insert a clove in the center of each cookie.
8.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly brown.
9.	Roll the warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar, let cool and enjoy!

PROS

Fran’s Greek Butter Cookies are buttery and nutty, with a perfect balance of sweetness thanks to the confectioners’ sugar.

They are easy to make and perfect for a tea party or to satisfy your sweet cravings any time of the day.

CONS

These cookies are high in fat and sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

Due to the presence of walnuts, they may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they do contain walnuts which are rich in healthy fats and may help reduce inflammation in the body.
They are also a good source of protein and fiber which can help keep you full and satisfied.

	2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
	1 cup butter
	4 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
	1 cup chopped walnuts
	2 tablespoons water
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	1/3 cup confectioners ' sugar for decoration
	30 whole cloves