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Gluten Free Kourabiethes
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Kourabiethes (Greek Almond Biscuits)

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Helen Tzouganatos

Ingredients

  • ½ pound unsalted butter , room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered/icing sugar , sifted, plus more for dusting
  • 2 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup slivered almonds , toasted
  • 1 tablespoon ouzo
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Roll dough into 25 even-sized crescent shapes and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the tray. Dust liberally with powdered sugar.

Notes

If the dough is too sticky to roll, refrigerate for 10 minutes and dust with a little extra flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.6mg