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Kourambiethes (Greek Butter Cookies)
At a Glance
- Total
- 32 min
- Servings
- 36.00 Cookies, serving(s)
Categories
- Cookies
- Dessert
- Greek
- Baking
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
- Egg
- Wheat
- Tree nuts
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 36. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Kourambiethes (Greek Butter Cookies) brings together 1 cup butter, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 ounce whiskey in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 32 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 36 servings.
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Equipment
Oven, mixing bowl, sifter, cookie sheet, wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 ounce whiskey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling cookie
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Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat together butter and the 4 Tablespoons of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Beat in egg. Add whiskey, vanilla and almond extract. Beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to mixture; stir in, do not beat. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
Pinch off one inch balls of dough and shape into crescents. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned.
Place cookies on wire rack and let cool for about 5 to 6 minutes. Roll in additional powdered sugar. This easy recipe makes 3 dozen cookies.
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