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Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies

Bright, Buttery, and Perfect for Any Occasion! Kourabiedes are a beloved Greek holiday cookie, known for their rich, buttery texture and delicate dusting of powdered sugar. This version adds a vibrant twist with fresh Meyer lemon juice and zest, making them perfect for spring and summer gatherings—or simply as a treat to enjoy in the sunshine! These cookies feature a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour, giving them a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. If you’ve never baked with almond flour before, you’re in for a treat!

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Prep

15 mins

Bake

18 - 20 mins

Total

35 mins

Yield

36 cookies

  • Bob’s RedMill Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 65219 2 cups (280 g)
  • Bob’s RedMill Gluten Free Almond Meal Flour 67441 1 cup
  • Bob’s RedMill GF Baking Powder 67912 ½ tsp (2 g)
  • RedMan Pink Himalayan Salt 64653 ¼ tsp
  • RedMan Unsalted Butter, softened 62328 1 cup (227 g)
  • RedMan Powdered Sugar, divided 9793 3 cups (360 g)
  • Egg Yolk 1 (17 g)
  • Meyer Lemon Juice ⅓ cup (79 mL)
  • Meyer Lemon Zest 1 tbsp (6 g)
  • RedMan Vanilla Extract 67721 1 tsp (5 mL)

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Instructions

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  1. (Prep Your Baking Sheets) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. (Mix Dry Ingredients) In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. (Cream Butter and Sugar) In a large bowl, beat butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and lemon zest on medium-low speed until well combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. (Add Egg and Lemon Juice) Mix in the egg yolk and Meyer lemon juice, beating until smooth.
  5. (Form the Dough) Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Beat on low speed until the dough starts to come together—it will be slightly crumbly. Use your hands to gently knead it into a smooth dough.
  6. (Shape and Bake) Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the bottoms are light golden brown.
  7. (Coat in Powdered Sugar) Let cookies cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, then return to the wire rack to cool completely.
  8. (Store and Enjoy!) Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. These cookies get even better with time, so feel free to make extra!

Serving Ideas & Tips
Pair with tea or coffee for an afternoon treat.
Package in a tin as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Try variations with orange zest or almond extract for a unique twist!

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ICING SUGAR SNOW WHITE 500G (#9793)

2.60

PINK HIMALAYAN SALT (FINE GRAIN) 300G (#64653)

6.80

UNBLEACHED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 5LB (#65219)

10.20

GLUTEN FREE ALMOND MEAL FLOUR 16OZ (#67441)

21.70

100% PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 33ML (#67721)

8.10

GF BAKING POWDER 14OZ (#67912)

9.10

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