Description
Indulge in Kourambiethes, delightful Greek almond shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar—perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in Flours: Gradually add the almond flour and all-purpose flour, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Flavor It Up: Mix in the vanilla extract and baking powder until well combined.
- Add Almonds: Gently fold in the toasted slivered almonds for added crunch.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown yet soft in the center. Dust with extra powdered sugar while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of cinnamon into the dough. - To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individually wrapped cookies for longer storage.