I know everyone loves melamakarona during Christmas, but my favorite are kourabedies! They are delicious. I love my family's recipe. I thought I would share:
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 2 cups of almonds, roasted and chopped
- Additional confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
1: Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2: Cream the butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is light and fluffy. Add two egg yolks gradually and continue beating.
3: Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and brandy, and beat until creamy and fully incorporated.
4: Add flour and baking powder and mix until the dough becomes soft and silky.
5: Fold chopped almonds into the dough mixture.
6: Take a small piece of dough (approximately 1 tablespoon-sized) and press it into your palm to create a small, round cookie. Place the cookies on the parchment paper-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies turn golden brown.
8: Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool.
9: Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with a layer of confectioners’ sugar to coat the cookies.
10: Store in an airtight container until you're ready to enjoy them.
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 2 cups of almonds, roasted and chopped
- Additional confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
1: Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2: Cream the butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is light and fluffy. Add two egg yolks gradually and continue beating.
3: Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and brandy, and beat until creamy and fully incorporated.
4: Add flour and baking powder and mix until the dough becomes soft and silky.
5: Fold chopped almonds into the dough mixture.
6: Take a small piece of dough (approximately 1 tablespoon-sized) and press it into your palm to create a small, round cookie. Place the cookies on the parchment paper-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies turn golden brown.
8: Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool.
9: Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with a layer of confectioners’ sugar to coat the cookies.
10: Store in an airtight container until you're ready to enjoy them.