Name: Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 36 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup almond flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 egg yolk; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest

Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes)

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Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes)

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Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes)

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

In a large bowl, beat the butter with 1 cup of the powdered sugar and lemon zest at medium low speed with a hand mixer until incorporated, then increase the speed to medium high and cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolk and lemon juice and beat until incorporated.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat on low just until the dough starts to come together — it will still be in clumps. Knead the dough together with your hands in the bowl, and form the dough into 1″ balls.

Place on the prepared baking sheets 1″ apart and bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating halfway between baking, until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes.

Place the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Roll the cookies a few at a time in the powdered sugar and place on the wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, cookies may be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature is Critical 🧈
Use room-temperature butter and cream it thoroughly with powdered sugar for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy, which creates the signature tender texture of kourabiedes.
Meyer Lemon Zest Timing ⏱️
Add lemon zest to the butter-sugar mixture before the egg yolk, and reserve fresh juice to fold in last to preserve its bright, delicate flavor from oxidation.
Gentle Flour Incorporation 🎯
Sift the all-purpose and almond flour together, then fold them in gently using a spatula rather than mixing to avoid overdeveloping gluten and maintain the cookies' delicate, crumbly texture.
Powdered Sugar Coating Technique ❄️
Coat the warm cookies immediately after baking, then apply a second layer once they've cooled to room temperature for a luxurious, thick powdered sugar coating that won't fall off.
Chill Dough for Easier Shaping 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping into balls or crescents, which prevents spreading and ensures uniform, perfectly formed cookies with crisp edges.