Kourabiedes

Name: Kourabiedes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp brandy; 2/3 cup blanched almonds, chopped; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp rosewater; 2 cups confectioners sugar

Traditional Greek butter cookies studded with toasted almonds and heavily dusted with powdered sugar. These festive treats melt in your mouth with delicate sweet aromas of rosewater and vanilla.

45 minMediumServes 24150 cal/serving

GreekDessertOvenVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKosher-styleEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp brandy
2/3 cup blanched almonds, chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp rosewater
2 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer for 15 minutes until light, pale, and fluffy.
2

Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp brandy, and 2/3 cup chopped blanched almonds until combined.
3

Gradually fold in 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder to form a soft dough that does not stick to your hands.
4

Shape dough into small crescent shapes, place on parchment-lined sheets, and bake at 350F for 18 to 20 minutes until pale golden.
5

Lightly spritz warm cookies with 2 tbsp rosewater, then roll generously in 2 cups confectioners sugar until completely coated.

Questions

Can I make Kourabiedes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Kourabiedes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Kourabiedes keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Kourabiedes?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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