#kourabiedes

[fullcravings]

Kourabiedes (Greek Christmas Cookies)

[djkerr]

So, what's this baker's name again? Ellen? Elaine? Eleni. She's a genius in the kitchen. Her cakes are really moist, baklava--mmm. She's got great buns.

NCIS 22x10 Baker's Man

[gemsofgreece]

Here are our Homemade kourabidedes done this morning at school.

Και κάναμε ενα μάθημακι στα Ελληνικά για την Ελλάδα. - Μετάφρασα μετά μητρική μας γλώσσα. Αλλα τα παιδιά λατρεύουν την Ελληνικη γλώσσα 😍

Αχχ, και τώρα ξέρουν επίσης ποια είναι η σημαία της Ελλάδας! Και μόνο είναι τρία χρόνων! 😊

Έκανα περίπου 150 κουραμπιέδες, δεν έχω χέρια πια 😂😭😂.

Μπράβο, χαρά στο κουράγιο σου!!! Λατρεύω το πάθος που βάζεις σε όλο αυτό και επίσης σε ευχαριστώ εκ μέρους των Ελλήνων που δείχνεις μια τόσο θετική εικόνα της Ελλάδας στον τόπο σου 💖

150;;; 😮wow μακάρι να είχα λίγη από την ενέργεια σου, καλή ξεκούραση 😅

[merrybrides]

Greek Wedding Cookies

Delicious and easy to make Greek Butter Cookies, also known as Greek Wedding Cookies or Kourabiedes, are the perfect recipe to have on hand for every occasion. They are similar to shortbread cookies. Simple ingredients and instructions, you’re going to love these delicious traditional Greek cookies.

Make ahead and store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month. To make shapes out of the cookies, like the classic “S-shaped” cookie, chill the dough slightly and roll on a lightly floured surface into desired shape.

Greek Wedding Cookies

Makes approximately 60-65 Cookies

Recipe can easily by halfed with excellent results

Ingredients

2 cups butter, room temperature (4 sticks)

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

5 ½ cups all purpose flour

¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats; set aside.

In a stand up mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix to combine, scrapping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the flour and mix on slow until just combined.

Use a cookie scoop to measure out equal portions of cookies and place on baking sheet leaving about an inch and a half between each cookie. You can either bake as is or roll into balls.

Bake for 12-14 minutes until dough is just set. The cookie will not brown much and will remain a light color. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack and cooling completely.

Once cooled, dust the top of the cookies with the powdered sugar in a fine mesh sieve.

[everything-maxriemelt]

Second batch of Christmas cookies - Kουραμπιέδες (kourabiedes - Greek almond shortbread cookies)

[elladastinkardiamou]

How Melomakarona and Kourabiedes Got their Names

Melomakarona and kourabiedes are two words which, for Greek people, embody Christmas itself. They bring to mind the sweetness of the holiday season, both literally and figuratively.

The two traditional Christmas sweets are an integral part of Christmas and New Year’s festivities and are present at almost every table.

The etymology of melomakarono (singular) may bring to mind the Italian macaroni or the French macaroon, but its actual origin goes back to ancient Greece.

[grainfreeandhappykitchen]

Greek coffee and kourabiedes for afternoon tea 💙 🇬🇷 💙 #greekcoffee #coffee #kourabiedes #greekfeels #grainfree #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #websiterecipe #greekshortbread #greekbiscuits #grainfreeandhappykitchen https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTrZyjj4Ue/?utm_medium=tumblr

[foodaundtheworld]

Kourabiedes (greek sweets)