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Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedies)
Melt in the mouth buttery with an effusive coating ofpowdered sugar, these Greek Butter Cookies are a special Christmas treat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon brandy
- 2 ½ cups flour fluffed, spooned and leveled, not scooped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chopped slivered almonds
For coating:
- 1 Tablespoon brandy
- 3 cups powdered sugar approx
Instructions
- Cream butter, then gradually add ½ cup powdered sugar
- Beat in egg yolk, brandy and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients, then stir into butter mixture being careful not to over mix.
- Form into the shape of your choice (e.g. slightly flattened ovals, rounds, or crescents) then bake at 350 on ungreased cookie sheet until just starting to turn golden, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mix brandy and powdered sugar (I used my fingers). Let the cookies rest until cool enough to handle but still warm. Roll in the powdered sugar then generously cover sides and top with additional powdered sugar.
- Let rest until fully cool, then store at room temperature in airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.