Kourabiedes, the quintessential Greek holiday cookies, are a treat steeped in tradition and filled with nostalgia. Made with fresh, high-quality butter and roasted almonds, these melt-in-your-mouth delights are a staple during festive occasions, especially Christmas. The subtle aroma of rosewater combined with the generous dusting of powdered sugar evokes warm memories of celebrations past.
This recipe stays true to the old-fashioned way of making Kourabiedes, focusing on simple, wholesome ingredients and careful preparation. Whether you’re creating these buttery almond cookies for your holiday table or as a heartfelt gift, their delicate flavor and crumbly texture are sure to win everyone over.
Kourabiedes with Fresh Butter and Roasted Almonds
55
pieces30
minutes30
minutes185
kcal1
hourKourabiedes are traditional Greek cookies made with fresh butter and roasted almonds, delicately flavored with rosewater and coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift, these cookies are an irresistible holiday classic.
Ingredients
350 g 12.3 oz Goat Butter (at room temperature)
350 g 12.3 oz Cow Butter (at room temperature)
150 g 5.3 oz Sugar
1 pinch 1 pinch Salt
2 2 Vanillins
1 tsp 1 tsp Baking Soda
1 kg 2.2 lb Soft Flour or All-Purpose Flour
250 g 8.8 Roasted Almonds cut in half
- For the Coating
Rosewater
Powdered Sugar
How to make Greek Kourabiedes
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cow and goat butter (at room temperature), sugar, and a pinch of salt. Beat with the whisk attachment for 7-8 minutes until creamy.
- At the 3-minute mark, add the vanilla powder and baking soda, and continue beating for another 4 minutes.
- Switch the mixer attachment from the whisk to the paddle.
- Mix on low speed while gradually adding the flour.
- Continue mixing until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the roasted almonds (cut in half) and mix on low speed until they are well distributed throughout the dough.
- Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 35-gram pieces.
- Press each piece gently in your palm and shape it into a ball.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and bake the cookies for 30-35 minutes using the conventional oven setting.
- Once baked, allow the Kourabiedes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spray each cookie with rosewater and generously dust them with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Facts
55 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories190
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
16g
20%
- Saturated Fat 7g 37%
- Cholesterol 45mg 15%
- Sodium 20mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
- Dietary Fiber <1g 2%
- Total Sugars 6g
- Protein 2g 5%
- Calcium 0mg 0%
- Iron 3mg 15%
- Potassium 25mg 0%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.