Greek Butter Bliss Cookies

Greek Butter Bliss Cookies, a traditional treat perfect for festive gatherings. These vegetarian-friendly cookies are crafted with all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a hint of brandy, making them a melt-in-your-mouth sensation. With gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs as potential allergens, these crescent-shaped cookies are a must-try for those who appreciate authentic Greek cuisine.

Their sweet, nutty flavor profile pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, making them versatile for any occasion. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, this recipe comes with a convenient shopping list feature, ensuring you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Overview

Kourabiedes are traditional Greek butter cookies, often enjoyed during festive occasions. These crescent-shaped delights are rich, buttery, and adorned with a clove for a hint of spice. Perfectly dusted with confectioners' sugar, they melt in your mouth with every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs

Cuisine

Greek

Ingredients

• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 Cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 Large egg yolk
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) brandy
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Cup blanched almonds, minced
• 36 Whole cloves
• 0.33 Cup confectioners' sugar, to taste

Steps

1. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter. Gradually beat in 0.25 cup of confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla; beat until very light. Stir in the almonds.
3. Gradually blend in the flour mixture until a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover and chill until the dough can easily be handled, about 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
5. Shape level tablespoonfuls of chilled dough into crescents and place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Insert a whole clove into the center of each crescent.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 25 to 30 minutes, switching racks halfway through; do not brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheets.
8. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Enjoy these delightful cookies with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly Greek experience!