Turkish · Dessert
Soft Yogurt Cookies
These Turkish soft yogurt cookies, known as yoğurtlu kurabiye, are a tender, cake-like biscuit enriched with plain yogurt and butter, lightly scented with lemon zest and vanilla, and finished with a nutty crust of toasted sesame seeds. Unlike crisp shortbread-style cookies, the yogurt keeps the crumb pillowy-soft and slightly moist for days, making this a beloved everyday treat served alongside Turkish tea in households across the country.
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15 minsPrep
15 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
188Calories
3.2gProtein
7.2gFat
27.6gCarbs
8.6gSugar
0.9gFiber
156mgSodium
16mgChol
3.9gSat Fat
52mgPotassium
39mgCalcium
1.4mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
0.3mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0.2gAlcohol
Goes well with
Turkish Beer (Efes)
local
Turkish Coffee
international
vegetarian
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and pale, about 2 minutes.
2
Beat in the plain yogurt, lemon zest and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the wet mixture just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms — do not overmix.
4
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball, then flatten gently into a small disc.
5
Press one side of each disc into the sesame seeds to coat, then arrange seed-side up on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
6
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 14-16 minutes until the base is lightly golden and the top is pale and set.
7
Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving, as they firm up slightly while cooling.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 48g48g All Purpose Flour, sifted
- 18g18g Plain Yogurt
- 14g14g Butter, softened
- 16g16g Sugar White
- 2g2g Baking Powder
- 1g1g Lemon, zested
- 1g1g Vanilla Extract
- 4g4g Sesame Seeds, for coating
