How to Make Greek Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek butter cookies, known as Koulourakia, are a beloved staple of Greek cuisine. These delightful cookies are traditionally made for special occasions such as Easter, Christmas, and weddings, but they are also enjoyed year-round as a tasty treat to accompany a cup of coffee or tea. With their delicate texture and buttery flavor, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.

These cookies have a rich history in Greece, with recipes passed down through generations. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and egg together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Blend in flour, then use your hands to form a soft dough. Take about a teaspoon of dough at a time and roll into balls, logs, or "S" shapes. Place cookies 1 to 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 9mg