Description
Delight in the buttery richness of Kourambiethes, traditional Greek cookies dusted with powdered sugar, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ground almonds (or hazelnuts)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and ground almonds, stirring until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll portions of dough into balls about an inch wide and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Once cooled slightly, dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest or almond extract. Store Kourambiethes in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer shelf life.