Greek Wedding Cookies Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Servings: Makes about 20 cookies
🍪 Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Greek, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, European, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
Description:
These delightful Greek Wedding Cookies, also known as Kourabiedes, are a traditional treat often served at weddings and other festive occasions in Greek culture. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of citrus flavor, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 whole clove (for decoration)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soften the butter to room temperature, then beat it with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes white and creamy. |
| 2 | Continuing to beat constantly, gradually add 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar, the egg yolk, and orange juice to the butter, beating until the mixture reaches a thick, mayonnaise-like consistency. |
| 3 | Sift the flour and cornstarch into a bowl, then gradually add it to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. |
| 4 | Shape the dough into a round log and cut it diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Shape each slice into crescent shapes with your fingers. |
| 5 | Place the shaped cookies 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Insert a whole clove into the center of each cookie for decoration. |
| 6 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. |
| 7 | While the cookies are baking, prepare a large sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar evenly over it. |
| 8 | As soon as the cookies are done baking, use a spatula to gently transfer them onto the prepared waxed paper, arranging them side by side. |
| 9 | Once all the cookies are on the waxed paper, sift the remaining confectioners’ sugar over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 10 | Allow the cookies to cool for at least 4 hours before serving, or for even better flavor, wait until the next day. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 358.2
- Fat: 18.9g
- Saturated Fat: 11.8g
- Cholesterol: 58.2mg
- Sodium: 3.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 24g
- Protein: 2.8g
These Greek Wedding Cookies are a true delight, perfect for celebrations or simply indulging in a sweet treat any time of the year. Enjoy their rich, buttery flavor and delicate texture with a cup of tea or coffee, or share them with loved ones for a taste of Greek tradition.
