This is my family’s traditional Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Christmas Cookies) recipe passed down by generations, exactly how my grandmother and mother used to make! A Greek Christmas table is never whole without Kourabiedes, so let’s get baking.
What are Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Christmas Cookies) made of?
Kourampiedes in essence are short bread cookies and thus the most important ingredient for these kourabiedes (Greek Almond Christmas Cookies) is the butter. You want to buy the best quality unsalted butter you can get. The more fat content the butter has, the tastier you Kourabiedes will be. You need butter with at least 82% fat and so my go to butter is Ghee! If you prefer some additional flavour, why not try them with Goat’s or Sheep’s butter! If you cannot find any of these in your local shop then choose the best quality and highest in fat butter you can get your hands on.
The second most important ingredient of this recipe are the toasted almonds. Buy the best quality whole almonds you can get. There is no need to peel off the skin, it is the skin that adds extra flavour to these Christmas cookies. Roast them on a baking sheet until golden. Make sure not to burn as they will taste bitter!
Kourabiedes are traditionally round. But you can always try different shapes and surprise your guests! Experiment with cookie cutters and turn Kourabiedes making into a family affair!
Looking for Vegan kourabiedes?
Not to worry, I have got you covered with my vegan kourabiedes recipe, check it out.
Love chocolate?
Then try out my chocolate kourabiedes recipe for something different this Christmas!
Also don’t forget to make a platter of honey cookies, the famous Melomakarona.
