Get this recipe and more on my website: www.dimitrasdishes.comMakes about 26 cookies:The Wet Ingredients: pound unsalted butter softened1 tablespoon granulated sugar cup confectioners sugar2 egg yolks, at room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extractThe Dry Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt1 cup coarsely ground toasted almonds1-2 cups confectioners sugar for garnishOptional garnish: clovesCombine the butter, sugars, vanilla, and almond extract in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until combined. Increase the sped to high and beat until fluffy.Add the egg yolks to the mixture and beat on high speed until combined.Combine all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl and whisk together.Add the dry ingredients to the mixer and beat on low speed until a dough is formed.Transfer the dough to a work surface lightly dusted with flour and roll out to almost inch thick.Cut out your favorite shapes using a cookie cutter and place on baking trays lined with parchment paper.You can also make the traditional kourabiedes shape by rolling pieces of dough in your palms to form walnut sized balls. Press the center slightly with your index finger to form an indentation and if desired, place a clove in the center of each cookie. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer until firm.Preheat the oven to 350 F, 180C.Bake the cookies on the center rack for 20-25 minutes or until golden all around.Set aside to cool.Dust with confectioners sugar and serve with tea or coffee. These are also great to give as gifts!Make Ahead Tips: Roll out the cookies and cut into your favorite shapes. Set in the freezer until chilled and very firm. Store the frozen cookies in freezer bags until ready to bake. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven until golden.Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishesHere are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :)My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8EDKitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0bFood Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZdMicroplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vToMadeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1smCheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQVitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbHNonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804tCast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjsPastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xDHalf sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cDThanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!
