Christmas Buttery Cookies, Kourabiedes
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Cookies
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Greek
- 250gr/ 8.8 oz unsalted butter at room temperature
- 250gr/8.8 oz granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 285gr /10 oz olive oil
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp ouzo or vodka
- 140 gr/ 5oz chopped roasted unsalted almonds
- 1000 gr /10 oz all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- Topping
- Flower water and ouzo or vodka for spraying the cookies
- 500 gr / 17.6 oz confectioners' sugar for coating the cookies
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Mix together flour, almonds, baking powder and set aside.
- In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugar, and salt, until soft and fluffy. (about 10 minutes)
- Beat in the olive oil, vanilla and almond extracts.
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix at medium speed for another 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and ouzo or vodka and continue beating for another minute.
- At low speed, stir in the flour mixture to make a crumbly dough.
- Don't over mix, just until all liquid is absorbed.
- Take a small amount of dough and shape into a rounded ball and flatten to about 5cm/ 2 inches across.
- Place the balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2,5cm/ 1 inch between them.
- Bake the cookies for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spray cookies with flower water and ouzo or vodka, then roll them in the confectioners' sugar.
- Allow to cool completely and store them in airtight container at room temperature. They will stay good for at least 2 weeks.
- Sprinkle them with confectioners' sugar again just before serving, if desired.
Recipe by Nectaria Pantazopoulou
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/christmas-buttery-cookies-kourabiedes/
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