Macedonian Shortbread Cookies (Gurabii)
These easy shortbread cookies are a traditional Macedonian treat! Crumbly, buttery "Gurabii" holiday cookies made with a few simple ingredients and a splash of whisky. Perfect for a Christmas cookie platter, or for serving with coffee and tea!
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ ounce whisky
- powdered sugar, for dusting on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Have all ingredients at room temperature.
- Place the butter in a large bowl and beat for 5 to 10 minutes at high speed with electric mixer, until creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg yolks, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, baking powder, whisky and vanilla.
- Continue beating until well blended.
- Sift the flour and mix it in with the butter mixture.
- Mix enough to make a soft, pliable dough.
- Let the dough stand for 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- With a glass flatten the dough balls to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the shortbreads are lightly browned.
- When they are completely cooled, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve.
Notes
Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
