Kourabiedes I Recipe

Name: Kourabiedes I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds; 36 whole cloves; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
36 whole cloves
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

1
Sift flour with baking powder. Set aside.
2
Cream butter and gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg yolk, brandy and vanilla. Beat again until very light. Stir in almonds.
3
Blend in flour mixture, mix to form a soft, smooth dough. Chill 30 minutes or until it can be handled easily.
4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
5
Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent-shapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Insert whole clove into center of each. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light...do not brown. Cool on rack. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup butter, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Kourabiedes I falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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