Un Kurabiyesi – Melt in the Mouth Turkish Shortbread Cookies!

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Melt in the Mouth Turkish Shortbread Cookies - Un Kurabiyesi Recipe

Un Kurabiyesi – Melt in the Mouth Turkish Shortbread Cookies!

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
	2 cups flour
	1 cup icing sugar ( split into 2 half cups ) or 1 cup confectioners ' sugar ( split into 2 half cups )
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

151

Sugar

Fat

10g

Un Kurabiyesi, or Melt in the Mouth Turkish Shortbread Cookies, are a popular Turkish dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. These cookies are delicate, buttery, and sweet and often served with a hot cup of tea or coffee. In Turkey, these cookies are especially popular during the holiday season and other special occasions but also great for everyday treats too. Un Kurabiyesi translate to 'flour cookie', and the recipe has been passed down for many generations, and every family cooks it in their variation. This recipe is in its simplest form and making these cookies at home is as easy as it gets.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 160°C.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar, and vanilla together until well combined.
3.	Sift flour and baking powder into another bowl and mix them well.
4.	Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
5.	Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls.
6.	Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
7.	Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden in color and cooked through.

PROS

The Un Kurabiyesi cookies are a deliciously soft and crumbly treat to indulge in for tea breaks, after meals or at any time of the day.

This recipe is simple and easy to make, with minimal preparation and cooking time.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and sugar, so they are best enjoyed in moderation as a sweet treat.

The recipe uses unsalted butter, so if you prefer salted butter, you may want to add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the cookies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Un Kurabiyesi cookies contain flour and butter, which provide a source of energy and can help keep you feeling full and satisfied.
However, they also contain sugar which can have negative health effects in excess.
Moderation is key when enjoying these cookies as part of a balanced diet.