Kourambiethes (Greek Butter Cookies)
By: Kyle Dalakas
Published: Monday, March 13, 2017 - 3:23pm

Ingredients




1 Cup Butter
4 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
1 Oz. Whiskey
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
3 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Egg
1 Cup Additional Powdered Sugar for Rolling Cookies

Preparation

1 Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2 Beat together butter and the 4 Tablespoons of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. 3 Beat in egg.  Add whiskey, vanilla and almond extract.  Beat well.   Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda.  Add to mixture; stir in, do not beat.  Dough should be soft but not sticky. 4 Pinch off one inch balls of dough and shape into crescents.  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. 5 Place cookies on wire rack and let cool for about 5 to 6 minutes.  Roll in additional powdered sugar.   This easy recipe makes 3 dozen cookies.

About

Kourambiethes, or Greek butter cookies, are an easy, delicious and traditional Greek pastry; a family favorite!