Kourapiedes (Greek Biscuits) – a delicious recipe with butter, icing sugar, icing sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, brandy. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Pre-heat the oven to 180c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Beat the butter for 8-10mins until very pale and thick.
3
Add the 2 tbsp icing sugar and beat well again.
4
Add the egg yolk and vanilla and whisk until incorporated, then mix in the brandy.
5
Sift in the flour and baking powder and mix until you have a thick dough (it will be difficult to mix with an electric mixer at this stage).
6
Place the mixtuer in plastic wrap and refridgerate for 30 minutes.
7
Form the dough into small balls (about the size of cherry tomatoes) and put them on a baking tray, leaving a reasonable (but not excessive) amount of room between each ball.
8
Bake for approximately 20 mins or until they are lightly golden.
9
Remove from oven and leave to cool for 10-15 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, line another tray with baking paper and sprinkle with half of the icing sugar.
11
Place the slightly cooled biscuits in a single layer on top of the icing sugar and sprinkle the remaining icing sugar on top.
12
Store in an airtight container.
1081
kcal
Calories
54
g
Fat
141
g
Carbs
11
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g butter, 2 tablespoons icing sugar (confectioners sugar), 300 g icing sugar (for dusting), 1 egg yolk, and more.
Yes, Kourapiedes (Greek Biscuits) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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