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As I was planning my Greek Dinner Party I decided to bake up some Greek Butter Cookies to give as a take-home favor for the guests. My plans included serving a fabulous Greek Custard Pie and Turkish Coffee as a finale to dinner, but I couldn’t resist tucking a few of these tasty cookies into my guest’s hands as they left the party.
Greek butter cookies are traditionally shaped into a round twist called a “kouloura” (koo-LOU-rah). But it can also been seen in small twisted braids or even in the shape of the letter “S”. I made both the round twist and braided shapes just for fun.
It’s absolutely vital that if you choose to make these cookies you go out and get the best butter you can find! This is the one time when you need to splurge on the good stuff. You really can taste the difference between your supermarket brand and a brand like Kerrygold in this recipe. You’ll thank me…
This is a really big recipe making six dozen cookies, but it halves beautifully. I personally feel that if you’re going to all the effort, make the whole batch, eat them with abandon and then freeze the rest.
They keep really well for up to 3 months if properly packaged. I always plan a few do-ahead and freeze recipes when I’m throwing a party, and this one is a great example.
I love how crunchy these cookies are, while being rich and light at the same time. The Ouzo is a wonderful addition and the licorice flavor will transport you to the sunny skies of the Mediterranean with each and every bite.
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These Greek Butter Cookies are crunchy, buttery and still maintain a lightness that defies logic. The addition of Ouzo gives them a nice licorice finish that is a delightful surprise.
These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months when properly wrapped.