The butter cookies are the shortbread that falls apart, the kourabiedes, dusted so heavily in sugar they disappear. I handle them gently so they do not crumble before the second coat.
This Greek Butter Cookies Recipe is easy to follow and results in beautifully fragrant cookies dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect with coffee or as a sweet snack any time of the day.
Delicious and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies
These Greek butter cookies are made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and powdered sugar, creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields around 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and shape into balls or crescents, placing them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 110 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
Dust them twice, once warm and once cool, so the sugar sticks.
