KOURABIETHES – GREEK BUTTER COOKIES

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 18

Traditional Greek butter cookies with a nutty twist

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

183

Sugar

10g

Fat

13g

Kourabiethes are a traditional Greek cookie, often served at special occasions and holidays such as Christmas and Easter. These cookies are made with simple ingredients such as butter, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, and almonds. The addition of brandy gives kourabiethes their distinct flavor and aroma. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat, kourabiethes are a tasty snack that will surely impress your friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until creamy and soft.
3.	Add egg yolk and brandy, and mix well.
4.	Sift the flour and baking powder over the mixture and mix until just combined.
5.	Add the chopped almonds to the mixture and stir through.
6.	Form the cookie dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
7.	Flatten the cookie balls slightly and bake for around 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
8.	Remove the cookies from the oven and while they are still warm sprinkle them with additional confectioners' sugar.

PROS

Kourabiethes are delicious, nutty, buttery cookies, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

These cookies are easy to make and their flavor can be enhanced by adding vanilla extract or lemon zest.

CONS

Kourabiethes are quite high in calories because of the generous amounts of butter and sugar used to make them.

They also contain nuts, which can be harmful to people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While kourabiethes are not considered a healthy food, they do contain almonds which are high in healthy fats and beneficial nutrients.
Almonds are a great source of vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

	1 cup unsalted butter
	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 egg yolk
	1 tablespoon brandy
	2 1/2 cups flour
	1/8 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 cup almonds , toasted and chopped
	additional confectioners ' sugar , for dusting ( or coating or topping )