Indulge inside the pleasant taste of Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies, recognized for their buttery texture and nutty flavor. These conventional treats, infused with almond essence and a hint of vanilla, are ideal for any occasion, providing a sweet touch in your celebrations. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or espresso for a definitely real enjoy.

Ingredients

• 250 g Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 Cup Icing sugar, sifted
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
• 1 Tablespoon White Grape Juice, Apple Cider 
• 3/4 Cup Roasted Hazelnuts, Finely Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 3 Cups Plain Flour, sifted
• 1 Cup Icing Sugar, extra

Preparation & Cooking Time:

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

Cooking Method and Steps:

Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies, or “Kourabiedes,” have roots in traditional Greek Cuisine and are often served during of festive activities like Christmas and weddings. Their wealthy flavours and sensitive texture reflect the impact of Mediterranean Ingredients, and they signify hospitality and celebration in the Greek lifestyle. Over the years, these cookies have emerged as beloved in Greece and around the world for their particular taste and buttery goodness.
You can make Coconut Cake by following these Easy Steps.

Step 1. Make the Batter

Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C. Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl until light and creamy. Add yolk, and beat well. Add vanilla essence and Grape Juice and beat until combined.

Step 2. Transfer Batter

Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl; add nuts, baking powder and flour. Working quickly, use your hands to press ingredients together to form a soft dough. Do not knead

Step 3. Shape

2 tablespoons of mixture at a time into a crescent shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 4. Baking

Place crescents onto an ungreased biscuit tray about 4 cm apart. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and cool on the tray.

Step 5. Serve

When cool, dust crescents liberally with icing sugar. Serve shortbread with Greek coffee

Note:  If the mixture is too soft to handle, use lightly floured hands to shape the dough into crescents. Substitute finely chopped roasted walnuts for hazelnuts in this recipe if you like. In Greece, desserts or sweets are traditionally served an hour after dinner, with coffee.