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| Servings: About 4 dozen (1/ 14 inch) cookies |
| Comments: These buttery Greek Shortbread Cookies are traditionally served at Christmas, and are sometimes given to guests at weddings and baptismals. They melt in the mouth. Handle gently, as they are fragile. |
Ingredients:  Beat on medium speed until lightened in color and creamy: 3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt Beat until very fluffy and well blended: 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract Gradually add and stir until well blended and smooth: 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 cup Ground Almonds* see note below (optional) |
| Instructions: Cover and refrigerate the dough until firm enough to shape into balls, about 1 hour. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease cookie sheets. Pull off pieces of the dough and roll between your palms into generous 1-inch balls. Space about 1 inch apart on the sheets. If desired, garnish the balls by inserting into the top of each: 1 whole close Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookies are faintly tinged with brown, 14-18 minutes; routate the sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Remove the sheet to a rack and let stand until the cookies firm slightly. Gently transfer to racks to cool completely. Sift over the cookies until evenly coated: 1/3 cup powdered sugar *Note: If desired, 1 cup ground almonds may be added to this recipe. If you do add the ground almonds, stir in after you have added the vanilla or almond extract, then continue with recipe. Makes about 4 dozen (1 1/4 inch) cookies. |
| Source: Joy of Cooking Cookbook |
| Date: March 19, 2003 |
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Reviewer: Anita
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This is an excellent cookie to serve at a ladies afternoon tea, they are easy to make and taste excellent.
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This is an excellent cookie to serve at a ladies afternoon tea, they are easy to make and taste excellent.
Reviewer: Amber
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Thank you for the recipe very much. I had a class project due on greek foods and i took these in. They loved them and so did i. Now i will have mom bake these for christmas!
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Thank you for the recipe very much. I had a class project due on greek foods and i took these in. They loved them and so did i. Now i will have mom bake these for christmas!
Reviewer: Dr Eva
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This will be my favorite cookie ever. My family and friends love them. I will bake these for Christmas sharing cookies. Thank you so much for the recipe.
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This will be my favorite cookie ever. My family and friends love them. I will bake these for Christmas sharing cookies. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Reviewer: kate
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I grew up eating these cookies, and still love them. We are having a wedding next weekend, and my sis made over 200 of them, we boxed 150 little boxes of them (3 cookies a piece) to place at the guests seating place. I know they will love them.
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I grew up eating these cookies, and still love them. We are having a wedding next weekend, and my sis made over 200 of them, we boxed 150 little boxes of them (3 cookies a piece) to place at the guests seating place. I know they will love them.
Reviewer: vera
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MY GREEK GRANDMOTHER MADE THESE FOR ME AS A CHILD...AND THESE ARE AUTHENTIC...
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MY GREEK GRANDMOTHER MADE THESE FOR ME AS A CHILD...AND THESE ARE AUTHENTIC...
Reviewer: Lisa
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My mom use to make these cookies every Easter when i was growing up. These cookies are easy to make and very good. Cannot wait to make them again.
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My mom use to make these cookies every Easter when i was growing up. These cookies are easy to make and very good. Cannot wait to make them again.
Reviewer: katy
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More of a question than a review - I want to make these for wedding favours, are they suitable to keep for a couple of days?
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More of a question than a review - I want to make these for wedding favours, are they suitable to keep for a couple of days?
Reviewer: Stacey
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These were so easy to make and tasted delicious! I placed the cookies in mini-cupcake holders since they were covered in the powdered sugar. I also used orange liquer instead of brandy. YUM!
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These were so easy to make and tasted delicious! I placed the cookies in mini-cupcake holders since they were covered in the powdered sugar. I also used orange liquer instead of brandy. YUM!
Reviewer: Ruth Metroulas
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My Greek Mother-In-Law taught me to make these cookies. They are a staple in my family. Best cookies you will ever eat. I make them for Holidays, special occasions and activities. Love, love, love....
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My Greek Mother-In-Law taught me to make these cookies. They are a staple in my family. Best cookies you will ever eat. I make them for Holidays, special occasions and activities. Love, love, love....