Description
Crispy Greek butter cookies with a rich, buttery flavor and delicate crunch, perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 250 g butter, at room temperature
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 400 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small cookies or desired shapes and place them on the prepared trays.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can add citrus zest or spices for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Perfect for dipping in coffee or milk.
- If dough is sticky, chill briefly before shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
