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Kurabie Butter Cookies

Albanian · Dessert · Easy

Kurabie Butter Cookies

Total
1 hr 10 min
Prep
30 min
Serves
20
Calories
225
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Plump yogurt-and-butter cookies bake with pale golden tops and soft, cakey centers. Vanilla adds warmth without overwhelming the gentle tang.

These generously sized Kurabie Butter Cookies have more in common with a tender tea biscuit than crisp shortbread. Yogurt keeps the dough moist, while an egg glaze gives the rounded tops their sheen.

Mix only until the flour disappears and use lightly buttered hands to shape the sticky dough. The cookies should feel set at the edges but still yield slightly in the middle when they leave the oven.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two sheet pans with parchment. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together.

  2. Whisk yogurt, three eggs, sugar, 8 tbsp melted butter and vanilla extract in another bowl. Fold into the flour mixture until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

  3. Rub hands with the remaining butter and shape the dough into 20 equal balls. Arrange 10 on each pan, spaced 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.

  4. Beat the remaining egg and brush over the tops. Bake one pan at a time for until pale golden with set centers; cool on racks.

Forkue tips

  • Measure the yogurt as 1 cup plus 2 tbsp; keep the dough soft instead of adding flour to make it completely dry.

Storing and reheating

Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw wrapped; warm briefly at 300°F to soften the centers.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

225Calories
5gProtein
37gCarbs
7gFat

Kurabie Butter Cookies: FAQ

Are these supposed to be crisp?

No, the yogurt and eggs make a soft, cakey cookie. Baking until deeply brown will dry the centers.

Can I make smaller cookies?

Yes, divide the dough into 40 pieces and begin checking earlier. Keep each tray uniform so the smaller cookies bake evenly.

How do I store and reheat Kurabie Butter Cookies?

Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw wrapped; warm briefly at 300°F to soften the centers.

How long does Kurabie Butter Cookies take?

About 1 hr 10 min in total: 30 min prep and 40 min cooking.

What do I need to make Kurabie Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients are all-purpose flour, greek yogurt, eggs, butter, baking soda and vanilla extract, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Kurabie Butter Cookies?

Measure the yogurt as 1 cup plus 2 tbsp; keep the dough soft instead of adding flour to make it completely dry.

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