Holiday Indulgences · Kid-Approved
Almond Wedding Cookies (Kourabiedes)
Melt-in-your-mouth buttery almond cookies buried in powdered sugar, the snowy cookie of Greek Christmases and weddings. Makes 36; a serving is 2.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend (or cornstarch to thicken).
- Dairy-free: Use olive oil or dairy-free butter instead of butter.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (dough)
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Brandy or orange juice
- 1 cup Almonds, toasted and finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar (for coating)
Directions
- Beat butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in yolk, vanilla and brandy.
- Mix in almonds, flour and baking powder to make a soft dough.
- Shape into 36 balls or crescents and bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes until just golden on the bottom.
- While warm, roll generously in powdered sugar; cool and dust again.
Calorie breakdown
Per 2 cookies: butter 91 · flour 63 · almonds 46 · powdered sugar 33 · brandy & yolk 7 · coating sugar 30
💡 Lighter tip: Enjoy just one cookie with tea, about 135 calories.
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