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Authentic Greek Kourabiedes Recipe

Learn how to make these delicious holiday traditional authentic Greek kourabiedes cookies known as  "Kouradies". This authentic Greek kourabiedes recipe is super simple and quick to prepare, family and friends love their sweet and soft crunchy texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 72 pieces
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 540 grams all purpose flour
  • 130 grams powdered sugar
  • 120 grams walnuts coarsely ground
  • 230 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 6 grams vanilla extract
  • 10 grams brandy

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the butter in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Slowly add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and brandy and mix to combine.
  4. Add the flour in one cup at a time and mix to combine, then fold the walnuts into the butter mixture using a spatula.
  5. Spoon one teaspoon of cookie batter and shape into a ball, then place onto the lined baking sheet spacing them apart about 1 inch.
  6. Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden in color.
  7. Remove the kouradiedes cookies from the oven and roll them into the powdered sugar.
  8. Place onto cookie platter and serve.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

  • 400 grams of icing sugar, about 3 1/4 cups are required to coat all the cookies.