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Kourambiedes Cookie Recipe

David Murphy
Prep Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Serving Size 30

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 2 sticks of salted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon of Grand Marnier or an orange flavored liqueur - even Brandy is fine
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • confectioners' sugar to dust with

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, beat butter until soft, and then add confectioners' sugar until creamy and fluffy.
  • Then beat in egg yolk and Grand Marnier until well combined.
  • Slowly add almond meal, almonds and flour.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter).
  • Allow to bake for approximately 12 - 15 minutes (or until lightly golden brown)
  • Allow to cool for 2 to 4 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  • Once completely cooled, dust them with confectioners' sugar