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Kourambiathes (Greek Cookies)

SUBMITTED BY: Becky Marti

"A traditional Greek shortbread cookie. Adds a good flavor to any holiday!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 to 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons anise extract
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter, egg yolk and anise extract until light. Stir in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and flour until blended.
  3. Shape dough into crescents and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Dust heavily with confectioners' sugar before they are completely cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by DOROTHY JUNE
i liked the cookies, but the rest of the family did not and that includes a 10yr old boy MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by LIZDP
I'm afraid no one in my family liked these. The you may try less Anise, if you're inclined to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by basil
Original Kourambiethes have almond added in the dough and usually vanilla extract, rosewater... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2004 by JEDICYNSTER
Try using 4 teaspoons of Ouzo (anise liqueur)OR brandy AND 2 teaspoons of almond extract... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Kourambiathes (Greek Cookies)

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 88

  • Total Fat: 5.3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 53mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1g

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