Kourambiathes (Greek Cookies)

A traditional Greek shortbread cookie. Adds a good flavor to any holiday!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons anise extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream the butter, egg yolk and anise extract until light. Stir in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and flour until blended.

Step 3

Shape dough into crescents and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven just until bottoms and edges begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Dust heavily with confectioners' sugar before they are completely cool.