Kourabiedes (Almond Flour Shortbread) by Leah Koenig

These buttery shortbread cookies, which come rolled in snowy confectioners’ sugar, are beloved by Greek Jews and Christians alike.

MAKES ABOUT 3 DOZEN COOKIES

These buttery shortbread cookies, which come rolled in snowy confectioners’ sugar, are beloved by Greek Jews and Christians alike. But the almond flour version has unique roots in Greece’s Jewish community. The melt-in-the-mouth texture of these cookies makes them a joy to eat. And indeed, they are served on joyous occasions, such as a wedding or bris.