Kourambiedes Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥣 Description:
Indulge in the delightful tradition of Greek Christmas with these Kourambiedes, a beloved butterball cookie that graces every Greek household during the holiday season. A tantalizing blend of buttery goodness, these cookies are a cherished treat that alternates in favor with the equally beloved Melomakarona. Whether it’s a year for Kourambiedes or Melomakarona, both are sure to captivate your taste buds with their irresistible flavors. And here’s the best part – these cookies keep wonderfully well, extending the festive cheer long after Christmas has passed, provided there are any left, of course!
🍪 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔑 Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Greek, European, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups
📝 Recipe Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Butter |
| 2 | Icing sugar |
| 1 | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | Baking soda |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1 | Brandy |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| 3 – 4 | Flour |
| 1 1/2 | Orange flower water |
| NA | Icing sugar |
👩🍳 Recipe Instructions:
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Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixer, combine 2 parts of butter and 2 parts of icing sugar. Cream them together for about 15 minutes until the mixture begins to turn white. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the mix.
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Incorporate the remaining ingredients: Beat in the egg yolks, followed by the brandy and vanilla extract. Gradually add 3-4 parts of flour until you achieve a dough that’s just right – not too soft, not too firm. You might need to adjust the flour quantity slightly. Stir in the almonds for that extra crunch.
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Let the dough rest: Cover the dough with a clean dish towel and let it stand at room temperature for about an hour. This step allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Shape the cookies: With small portions of dough, roughly 1 1/2 teaspoons each, gently roll them between your palms to form small rounds.
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Prepare the baking sheet: Butter a baking pan and arrange the round cookies on it. Lightly flatten each cookie with your hand to create a uniform shape.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes until they turn a golden brown hue.
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Infuse with fragrance: As soon as the Kourambiedes come out of the oven, sprinkle them with rose water, orange water, or ouzo for a delicate aromatic touch. You can do this by wetting your fingertips with the scented liquid and shaking it over the hot cookies.
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Coat with icing sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll them in icing sugar until they are completely covered. This step adds a sweet finish and enhances their snowy appearance.
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Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely before arranging them on a festive holiday platter. For an added touch of winter magic, dust some more icing sugar between the layers to create a whimsical snowdrift effect.
🍽️ Enjoy your delightful Kourambiedes! Perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging in a moment of sweet solitude during the holiday season. These buttery bites of heaven are sure to spread joy and warmth wherever they go.
