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Hi everyone! Every Christmas, my family sticks to the classic baklava, which we all love, but I’m curious about other traditional Greek desserts that are popular this time of year. When I visit friends’ homes during the holidays, I see a variety of treats that look amazing but aren’t as familiar to me.

I've heard names like kourabiedes (the powdered sugar cookies) and melomakarona (the honey-dipped cookies), but I’d love to know more about them and any other desserts that people traditionally make for Christmas. What do you guys do?
 
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nm1999 said:
Hi everyone! Every Christmas, my family sticks to the classic baklava, which we all love, but I’m curious about other traditional Greek desserts that are popular this time of year. When I visit friends’ homes during the holidays, I see a variety of treats that look amazing but aren’t as familiar to me.

I've heard names like kourabiedes (the powdered sugar cookies) and melomakarona (the honey-dipped cookies), but I’d love to know more about them and any other desserts that people traditionally make for Christmas. What do you guys do?
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Hi! I always make Kourabiedes and Melomakarona for Christmas. I also make a Vasilopita (Greek New Year's Cake), too.
 
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My family always made kourabedies and baklava - our favorites. For me, especially the kourabedies. I personally like both of these so much better than melomakarona, but I make that too.
 
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